00:00More than P4 million pesos of aid was distributed by the DSWD to those affected by the eruption of Vulcan Canlaon.
00:08The LGU of Canlaon cried out that they are doing their best to address the situation of the residents living near the volcano.
00:15Vel Custodio of PTV in Balit, Pambansa.
00:20Due to the rise of volcanic activities and the possible eruption of Vulcan Canlaon,
00:25the LGU carried out a forced evacuation of those living within the 6-kilometer danger zone.
00:51According to the Canlaon City Public Information Office,
00:54the evacuation of 5 barangays near Vulcan Canlaon is ongoing.
00:58More than 4,200 individuals were evacuated near the 6-kilometer radius of the volcano.
01:05But according to the government of Canlaon City,
01:08if ever there is a need to force evacuate all those who are in the 5 barangays,
01:12up to 23,000 individuals will need to be evacuated.
01:17That is why the Canlaon City Government prepared the remaining 7 barangays to serve as evacuation centers.
01:23More than 1.4 million family food packs have been proposed for the Canlaon affected families in Region 6 and 7.
01:30While more than 4.39 million relief goods were distributed by the DSWD to all local government units affected by the eruption of Mount Canlaon.
01:42The DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian personally visited the Negros
01:46to assist the local government unit in looking at the situation of the affected areas
01:51and to assess the additional support that the agency will provide.
01:55The DSWD also prioritized the distribution of more than P590,000 worth family food packs to the Canlaon affected families.
02:03Following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s order,
02:07the situation of the evacuees was looked at and help was given immediately.
02:11A medical service is also expected at the evacuation center.
02:15Meanwhile, according to the Canlaon City PIO,
02:18it has been raining heavily in Canlaon City for the past 5 months.
02:23That is why it is possible for a scene eruption and lahar or muddy stream flow to the affected areas.
02:29The local government is also suspending all social gatherings in Canlaon City for this December.
02:35The Canlaon City Government has a call.
02:38To all our fellow citizens who are inside the 6km radius permanent danger zone,
02:46we highly encourage you to evacuate as soon as possible to our evacuation centers since this is for their own good.
02:58And we also hope for those people who are hearing this right now to please include Canlaon City in their prayers.
03:06And we are also open for assistance and other help as well for the constituents here in Canlaon City.
03:14From People's Television Network, Vel Custodio, Balitang Pambansa.
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