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00:00And for the update on the situation in Albay, which is now in a state of calamity because of the storm Christine,

00:06we have with us, Engineer Dante Baclau, the Chief of Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office.

00:12Good morning to you all. This is Maris, and we are live on Unang Balita.

00:16Good morning.

00:18First of all, Engineer, how is the weather there and is the rain still heavy?

00:24As of now, the rain is still heavy and there is a bit of wind.

00:31All right. Is your rescue operation ongoing in these moments?

00:36Yes, it's ongoing. Because at night, it's really not possible because of the high water level.

00:43There are too many people. Our rescuers can't do it. It's too risky.

00:49So we are waiting for the water level to drop, then our rescuers will go there.

00:58We need to rescue them so that there won't be hypothermia.

01:05All right. You are saying that the rain is still heavy and the wind is strong.

01:09How difficult is it? What are the challenges that you are facing now in your rescue operations?

01:16The water level is still high. That is our biggest challenge.

01:27Where are the places that the rescuers can't go to?

01:32In the parts of Libos, Pulanggi, Oas. The water level is really high there.

01:41How will we do it if the rescuers can't reach those places? Are you worried about hypothermia?

01:52As of now, the water level is still low.

02:00Our rescuers will try their best to rescue them.

02:10Is there anyone who got injured because of the typhoon Christine?

02:14Or is there a casualty who got sick and passed away?

02:20No, nothing yet.

02:23That's good. I hope it will continue like that.

02:26How is the monitoring in Lahar Flow from Vulcan Mayon?

02:29We are monitoring all the vulnerable areas in Lahar Flow.

02:44I just want to ask, we did not have a mandatory evacuation prior to this?

02:50Actually, yesterday, ACTING Governor Glenda Ongbonggao issued a mandatory evacuation,

03:01right after lunch, until 5 o'clock.

03:05But some of them are still at home, so you need to rescue them now?

03:10Most of them.

03:13What are the things that we are preparing for the residents affected by the typhoon, Engineer?

03:17Actually, our NGOs, municipalities and cities have their own budget.

03:27So, in case there is a shortage, we are here to support.

03:36Is there any equipment or supplies that you need in Albay right now, Engineer?

03:43And the Philippine government is monitoring?

03:48Right now, we have received a request from the OPD for food, medicine and other rescue vehicles to be used for rescue operations.

04:03Alright, we are with you in your prayers.

04:05Be careful. Thank you very much for your time, Engineer Dante Baclao of Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office.

04:12Thank you very much.

Panayam kay Engr. Dante Baclao, Head, Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office | Unang Balita

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