Tag: evacuation centers
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Over PHP7.9 Million in Aid Provided to Negros Occidental Residents Impacted by Mt. Kanlaon’s Eruption
In the wake of the recent eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, a comprehensive relief effort has been launched to support the affected communities in Negros Occidental. Since December 9, a total of PHP7.933 million in humanitarian aid has been distributed among the displaced families. This initiative, spearheaded by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD),…
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DSWD-7 Confirms Ample Relief Supplies for Families Impacted by Disasters
In the wake of the recent eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Central Visayas (DSWD-7) has reassured the public of their readiness to support disaster-affected families. On Tuesday, DSWD-7 Regional Director Shalaine Lucero emphasized that the agency has sufficient relief supplies on hand, ready to be distributed in response…
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DSWD-6 Amasses P18.5 Million in Food Packs for Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Victims
In a proactive move, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Western Visayas (DSWD-6) has stockpiled 25,599 family food packs valued at PHP18.5 million in Bacolod City to aid those impacted by the recent eruption of Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Occidental. Regional Director Arwin Razo, alongside Disaster Response Management Division Chief Erlyn Garcia, supervised…
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New Legislation Shields Schools from Evacuation Duties
COMPLETED. The Department of Public Works and Highways-Davao Region has handed over a PHP46.6-million regional evacuation center in Barangay Badas, Mati City, Davao Oriental on November 8, 2024. The location was chosen following safety evaluations by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau, confirming its safety from tsunami and flood hazards. (Photo courtesy of Mati-CIO) MANILA –…
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President Marcos Jr. Signs Laws for Permanent Evacuation Centers and Student Loan Relief
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has recently approved two significant pieces of legislation aimed at bolstering disaster response and supporting students in crisis situations. The signing ceremony took place in Malacañang, where Marcos emphasized the government’s dedication to safeguarding the welfare of families and students impacted by disasters. The first law, known as the Ligtas…
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Ilocos Norte Continues Relief Efforts for Typhoon Marce Victims
In the aftermath of Typhoon Marce, also known internationally as Yinxing, Ilocos Norte’s provincial government, led by Governor Matthew Joseph Manotoc, has been actively distributing relief supplies. On November 8, 2024, relief efforts continued with the distribution of family food packs and potable water to various evacuation centers across the province, where nearly all households…
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