Tag: Mt. Kanlaon eruption
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Canlaon City Mayor Embraces Scrutiny Over Disaster Fund Management
In the wake of the Mt. Kanlaon eruption on December 9, 2024, Canlaon City Mayor Jose Chubasco Cardenas has openly invited scrutiny into the city’s management of disaster response funds. During a visit to an evacuation center on January 15, 2025, the mayor, alongside officials from the Office of Civil Defense, engaged with displaced residents…
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La Castellana Supports Farmers Hit by Mt. Kanlaon Eruption in Selling Their Produce
In the wake of the Mt. Kanlaon eruption, the local government of La Castellana, Negros Occidental, has stepped up to assist displaced farmers in selling their produce, helping them maintain their livelihoods while residing in evacuation centers. On January 14, 2025, these farmers, with the aid of the Municipal Agriculture Office, were able to market…
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Department of Education Provides Emergency Learning Kits to Students Displaced by Mt. Kanlaon Eruption
In response to the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on December 9, the Department of Education (DepEd) in Bacolod City has introduced emergency learning kits (ELKs) for students in Negros Occidental. These kits are designed to support students who have been displaced and are currently residing in evacuation centers, as well as those who remain at…
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DSWD Provides P8.9 Million in Cash Aid to Canlaon City Residents Affected by Mt. Kanlaon Eruption
In the wake of the Mt. Kanlaon eruption on December 9, 2024, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has stepped up to support the affected residents of Canlaon City. On January 6, 2025, the DSWD announced the distribution of PHP8.9 million in cash assistance to 3,250 beneficiaries as part of its Assistance to…
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DSWD-7 Distributes Over 11,000 Food Packs to Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Evacuees
In response to the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on December 9, 2024, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Central Visayas (DSWD-7) has been actively providing relief to affected families. As of January 1, 2025, DSWD-7 has successfully distributed 11,888 family food packs and 5,990 non-food items, with the total aid amounting to PHP18.1…
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Philippine Agriculture Sector Sees Relief Amid Challenges Through Swift Government Action
In a year marked by significant challenges for the Philippine agricultural sector, the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., through the Department of Agriculture (DA), has taken decisive steps to mitigate the impact of these difficulties. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. commended the DA team for their efforts in navigating through issues such…
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Government Distributes P43.3 Million in Aid to Families Impacted by Mt. Kanlaon Eruption
In the wake of the Mt. Kanlaon eruption on December 9, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has announced the distribution of PHP43.33 million in aid to affected families. The aid, which includes family food packs, financial assistance, hygiene kits, modular tents, ‘sakolines,’ sleeping kits, laminated sacks, and family kits, has reached…
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Negros Oriental and Canlaon City Appeal to President Marcos for Calamity Declaration After Mt. Kanlaon Eruption
In the wake of the recent eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, the provincial government of Negros Oriental and Canlaon City are urgently seeking the assistance of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to declare a state of calamity for the affected local government units (LGUs). This request comes as a critical measure to unlock necessary funds and resources…
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Negros Occidental Implements 60-Day Price Freeze Following Mt. Kanlaon Eruption
In response to the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on December 9, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has initiated a 60-day price freeze across Negros Occidental. This measure was enacted after the province was declared under a state of calamity by the Provincial Board Resolution 1446 on December 13, 2024. The DTI has stated…
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Negros Occidental Deploys 105 Paravets to Aid Animal Owners Impacted by Mt. Kanlaon Eruption
In response to the recent eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) of Negros Occidental has dispatched 105 paraveterinarians to assist animal owners in the affected regions. The deployment comes as approximately 26,000 animals have shown signs of illness, suffering from respiratory and digestive issues due to the volcanic activity. Dr. Placeda Lemana,…
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