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8,000 individuals affected by Kanlaon Volcano's eruption in Negros Occidental receive aid from GMA Kapuso Foundation
Eight thousand individuals in La Castellana and La Carlota in Negros Occidental affected by the Kanlaon Volcano eruption received aid from GMA Kapuso Foundation.
The foundation distributed face masks, relief goods, and toasted bread to the affected residents.
Some residents like Mary Jane Pagunsan and her family experienced illness and distress due to the sulfur dioxide emitted by the volcano.
Marites Argel contracted fever and cough from the volcanic emissions.
Dr. Jess Jason Octaviano, municipal health officer in La Castellana, advised residents to wear face masks to protect their respiratory systems from fine volcanic particles.
Donations to support GMA Kapuso Foundation's projects can be made through various banks and online platforms, with more information available on their website.
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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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The Department of Health (DOH) has issued a health response plan and warned of potential health hazards following the explosive eruption of Kanlaon Volcano.
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The Dioceses of Kabankalan and San Carlos in Negros Occidental are appealing for prayers and donations for families displaced by the Kanlaon Volcano eruption.
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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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Mount Kanlaon erupted on Monday, December 9, prompting PHIVOLCS to raise the alert to Level 3 due to magmatic unrest.
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