Manila Bulletin
Negros Occidental eyes relocation of evacuees in Kanlaon danger zone
The provincial government of Negros Occidental is considering relocating residents from the four-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) of Kanlaon Volcano.
Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson met with mayors of La Castellana, La Carlota City, and Bago City to discuss potential relocation sites.
The discussion also included the possibility of expanding the relocation to those living within a six-kilometer radius of the volcano, depending on volcanic activity and available resources.
Relocation is seen as a more sustainable solution than constant evacuations, which strain resources and evacuation centers.
The long-term goal is to enable evacuees to become self-sufficient and reintegrate into society.
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