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President Marcos Jr. Vows Ongoing Support and Vigilance for Kanlaon Eruption Victims
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to continuously monitor and support the victims of the recent Mount Kanlaon eruption. During a visit to the La Carlota City South Elementary School II Evacuation Center in Negros Occidental on February 21, 2025, Marcos personally oversaw the distribution of aid, providing each of the…
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President Marcos Jr. Vows Ongoing Support and Vigilance for Kanlaon Eruption Victims
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to continuously monitor and support the victims of the recent Mount Kanlaon eruption. During a visit to the La Carlota City South Elementary School II Evacuation Center in Negros Occidental on February 21, 2025, Marcos personally oversaw the distribution of aid, providing each of the…
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DSWD Distributes Over P3.3 Million in Aid to Families in CamSur and Catanduanes
In a significant relief effort, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has provided more than PHP3.3 million in assistance to families impacted by the shear line in Camarines Sur and Catanduanes. The distribution took place earlier this week, offering much-needed support to the affected communities. According to a DSWD-5 report released…
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Senator Demands Arrest of Filipino POGO Workers Involved in Illegal Activities
Senator Raffy Tulfo has expressed strong criticism over the handling of raids on illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), highlighting a perceived disparity in treatment between Filipino and foreign workers. During a Senate public hearing, Tulfo pointed out that while foreign nationals caught in POGO raids are detained and deported, Filipino workers receive government assistance.…
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More Than 2,000 Canlaon City Evacuees to Receive Aid Through TUPAD Program
In a significant move to support those affected by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, over 2,000 displaced residents of Canlaon City, Negros Oriental, have been selected to benefit from the government’s Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program. This initiative was highlighted during a briefing led by Mayor Jose Chubasco Cardenas on January 28,…
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Government Provides Relief to Fire Victims in Camarines Sur and Albay
In a compassionate response to recent fire outbreaks, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has stepped up to support the affected families. Over the weekend, DSWD-5’s Disaster Response Management Division (DRMD) provided crucial aid to five families impacted by fires in Iriga City, Camarines Sur, and Legazpi City, Albay. The total…
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Government Allocates PHP198 Million to Support Families Impacted by Mt. Kanlaon’s Activity
In response to the ongoing disturbances caused by Mt. Kanlaon, the national and local governments have disbursed a total of PHP198 million in aid to affected families, as reported by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Friday. The funds are distributed with PHP127.3 million allocated to Central Visayas and PHP70.7 million…
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Government Assistance for Kanlaon Volcano-Affected Families Reaches Over PHP197 Million
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) announced on Wednesday that the government has disbursed more than PHP197.5 million in aid to families impacted by the ongoing activity of Mount Kanlaon on Negros Island. The aid distribution breaks down to PHP126.8 million for Central Visayas and PHP70.7 million for Western Visayas, as detailed…
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Government Assistance for Kanlaon Volcano-Affected Families Reaches PHP197.5 Million
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) announced that the government has disbursed over PHP197.5 million in aid to families impacted by the ongoing activity of Mount Kanlaon on Negros Island. This financial support is divided between PHP126.8 million for Central Visayas and PHP70.7 million for Western Visayas, as detailed in the latest…
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Government Assistance for Families Impacted by Mt. Kanlaon’s Activity Surpasses P172 Million
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has reported that the total aid provided to families affected by the ongoing activity of Mt. Kanlaon has now exceeded PHP172.1 million. This assistance, a collaborative effort between the national government and local authorities, has been crucial in supporting those impacted by the volcano’s unrest. According…
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