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P29-M worth of aid provided to Kanlaon-affected families
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).
Region 7 received PHP11.9 million worth of aid, while Region 6 was provided PHP17 million, including food packs, hygiene kits, sleeping kits, tents, and face masks.
As of December 16, approximately 10,784 families or 43,970 individuals in Negros Island have been affected by the eruption.
Of those affected, 4,278 families or 13,748 persons are staying in 27 evacuation centers, with an additional 694 families or 2,366 individuals receiving aid outside of these centers.
The volcano's alert level remains at 3, indicating the potential for more explosive eruptions.
The DSWD-6 is also assisting in setting up a designated area for livestock belonging to internally displaced persons at La Castellana Elementary School.
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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 NDRRMC reported that PHP43.33 million in government aid has been provided to 8,004 families impacted by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on December 9.
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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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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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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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