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Marcos gives P60M aid to Mount Kanlaon eruption victims
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.
The funds were turned over by Special Assistant to the President Secretary Antonio Lagdameo Jr.
Negros Occidental has declared a state of calamity following the eruption.
Negros Oriental faces legal hurdles in declaring a state of calamity due to the limited number of affected cities or municipalities.
Canlaon City had previously stated its limited capacity to sustain support for internally displaced persons for more than a few days, highlighting the need for national aid.
The Office of the Civil Defense noted that low signal bandwidth in Canlaon City has hindered communication and coordination efforts.
Mount Kanlaon emitted ash up to 70 meters high on December 16 and remains at alert level 3.
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