00:00President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. once again promised that the government is ready to help those who might be affected by the eruption of volcano Canlaon.
00:11According to the President, the agencies are working hard and will strengthen their efforts to address the effects of the eruption of volcano Canlaon.
00:21Here is the statement of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
00:26To our fellow countrymen who are affected by the eruption of volcano Canlaon, the government is ready to help you.
00:35No matter how strong the eruption of this volcano is, we will continue to be vigilant.
00:42The government is committed to fighting the effects of the eruption of volcano Canlaon.
00:48The agencies and LGUs are working hard to ensure the safety of all.
00:55More than 4,000 residents have been evacuated from the 6-kilometer-radius danger zone, while the target was to evacuate a total of 84,000 people.
01:07The DSWD is ensuring that there are enough family food packs, non-food items, clean water, and hygiene kits for evacuation centers.
01:17I have already ordered the Department of Budget and Management to issue a fund for those affected.
01:24The DOH is also continuously on alert against diseases such as volcanic ash, while the NDRMC and Task Force Canlaon are preparing for whatever may happen.
01:37The long-standing forward-deployed relief items of the DSWD, such as family food packs and non-food items, will be poured into evacuation centers, including clean water, sleeping, and hygiene kits.
01:52I have also placed all units of AFP, PNP, and Bureau of Fire Protection in the entire island of Negros on high alert.
02:02The DOH is also preparing to provide services.
02:06From Manila, additional medicine is being airlifted if necessary.
02:11In this calamity, it is possible to get infected with volcanic ash.
02:17DOH and DNR are continuously monitoring and reminding those who may be affected.
02:26Before the volcano erupts, the NDRMC and the Office of Civil Defense are already preparing for the worst-case scenario.
02:39Because of this, the Task Force Canlaon is watching to coordinate the correct response based on the strength of the eruption of the volcano and its impact.
02:51We will step up. We will level up. Any escalation in damages and destruction will be met with a stronger government response.
02:59Communication plays a big role in these days.
03:03Truth will save lives. Fake news will kill.
03:07Effective disaster response is anchored on reliable information.
03:11That's why Phil Vox will continue to issue around-the-clock advisories in language that is clearly understood to all our countrymen.
03:20I appeal to all, especially those who do not want to evacuate, to obey the orders of our authorities.
