Manila Bulletin
House committees to develop comprehensive rehab plan for Taal Volcano eruption victims
House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano has directed the House committees on disaster management, tourism, agriculture, and trade to collaborate on a comprehensive, disaster-resilient, and sustainable rehabilitation plan for communities affected by the Taal Volcano eruption.
Cavite Rep. Elpidio Barzaga Jr. filed a resolution calling for a congressional inquiry into the capability of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) to issue timely warnings and disseminate information about volcanic activity.
La Union Rep. Sandra Eriguel, chairperson of the House Committee on Social Services, expressed willingness to work on a rehabilitation plan and emphasized the need to educate children on disaster preparedness.
Laguna Rep. Sol Aragones, chairman of the House Committee on Tourism, vowed full cooperation and assistance in developing the rehabilitation plan.
The Speaker emphasized the need for a collaborative approach involving various government agencies, urban planning experts, and the public to ensure the rehabilitation plan is effective.
Phivolcs has stated that Taal Volcano remains on Alert Level 4 due to continuous eruptive activity and warned that a prolonged eruption could last up to seven months.
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Senator Ralph Recto and Deputy Speaker Vilma Santos-Recto are proposing the creation of a "Taal Commission" to oversee rehabilitation efforts for communities affected by the Taal Volcano eruption.
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Malacañang is open to the creation of a Taal Commission to handle the rehabilitation of communities affected by the Taal Volcano eruption, though a specific task force is not deemed necessary at this time.
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Albay Rep. Joey Salceda filed House Bill 5977, proposing the creation of the Taal Commission to lead recovery and rehabilitation efforts for areas affected by the Taal Volcano eruption.
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The House of Representatives held a historic session in Batangas City, with 204 congressmen in attendance, to address concerns for those displaced by the Taal Volcano eruption.
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President Duterte has urged Congress to expedite the approval of a P30 billion supplemental budget for victims of the Taal Volcano eruption.
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