PBBM, mahigpit na nakatutok sa sitwasyon ng mga apektado ng pag-aalboroto ng Bulkang Kanlaon;
DSWD, tiniyak ang sapat na resources para sa family food packs ng mga apektadong pamilya
DSWD, tiniyak ang sapat na resources para sa family food packs ng mga apektadong pamilya
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00:00 President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is also closely monitoring the situation of our countrymen in Negros Island
00:06 who are affected by the eruption of Volcano Canlaon.
00:10 The President is particularly focusing on the urgent response to their needs.
00:15 Kenneth Faciente is returning to the center of the news.
00:18 President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. was shocked when the government was informed of the current situation
00:25 after the eruption of Volcano Canlaon. In his video message, the Executive said that
00:31 the whole-of-government approach will be implemented to ensure the safety of the public,
00:36 especially the affected residents.
00:38 The President also assured that the government agencies are continuously monitoring the activity of the volcano.
00:45 Our agencies such as Philbox, NDRMC, and DSWD are continuously monitoring their activities
00:54 and will provide support.
00:56 The Executive added that the affected families and individuals are immediately called to provide their needs.
01:04 We have already provided sleeping kits in La Castellana,
01:09 and 13,000 family food packs have been prepositioned in Negros Island.
01:15 And there are an additional 40,000 food packs and other non-food items to be delivered.
01:21 According to the President, the country's air assets are also ready for a faster response to the calamity.
01:27 Along with the words of President Marcos Jr.,
01:30 to the affected individuals to remain alert and follow the directives of the authorities.
01:36 I am confident that our government is ready and continuously providing support
01:42 until all their homes are returned safe.
01:46 I am also calling on everyone, especially those who live near the area,
01:51 to be vigilant and avoid the 4-kilometer radius permanent danger zone.
01:57 Follow the instructions and follow the local authorities.
02:02 DSWD also assured that their resources are sufficient to provide family food packs to the affected families.
02:09 According to the agency, they have distributed 20,000 family food packs to the affected families.
02:15 And they expect to add more when additional relief assistance arrives.
02:20 They are also preparing the DSWD in case of an emergency.
02:25 The agency also stated that the government's assistance will not only be distributed to the food packs,
02:31 but there will also be cash assistance under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis situation.
02:37 According to NDRRMC, it is estimated that more than 400 families are affected by the volcano eruption.
02:44 That is equivalent to almost 2,000 individuals.
02:48 For now, the volcano remains at alert level 2.
02:52 Kenneth Paciente, for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.