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City gov’t appeals for aid as Kanlaon eruption drains resources
Canlaon City is seeking financial aid from the national government as its Quick Response Fund (QRF) is nearing depletion.
The city's QRF, initially PHP11 million, is now down to PHP4.7 million as of December 15, 2024.
An estimated PHP600,000 to PHP700,000 is being spent daily to support residents evacuated from the six-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone.
As of Sunday morning, 1,240 families or 4,037 individuals are housed in seven evacuation centers.
The local government unit has established community kitchens and procured essential items like diapers and milk formula, which are not provided by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
City officials emphasize the need for nutritious meals to ensure evacuee health and prevent disease outbreaks.
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The Negros Oriental provincial government will provide PHP5,000 in financial aid to each family in Canlaon City affected by the Mt. Kanlaon eruption, with distribution scheduled for January.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos Jr. assured that the Philippine government is ready to assist families affected by the Kanlaon Volcano eruption.
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has allocated P60 million for relief efforts in communities impacted by the Mt. Kanlaon eruption, with Canlaon City and Negros Oriental each receiving P30 million.
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Aid for families affected by the Mt. Kanlaon eruption has reached over PHP29 million, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).
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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has allocated over P2 billion in funds and stockpiles to aid those affected by the Kanlaon Volcano eruption.
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