South Korea pledges P10M aid to Taal evacuees

The South Korean government has pledged USD200,000 (approximately PHP10 million) in humanitarian assistance to Filipinos affected by the Taal Volcano eruption.

The aid will be coursed through the Philippine Red Cross and is intended to help around 45,000 people displaced by the volcanic unrest.

South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the assistance is expected to contribute to the stabilization of the lives of the displaced people.

As of January 17, the Taal Volcano eruption has affected 17,555 families or 77,438 individuals in Batangas, Cavite, and Laguna.

Of those affected, 15,047 families or 66,262 persons are currently housed in 283 evacuation centers.

Alert Level 4 remains in effect over Taal Volcano, with hazardous explosive eruptions possible, prompting calls for total evacuation in high-risk areas.