THE Department of Social Welfare and Development-6 assists Kanlaon Volcano evacuees in Canlaon City, Negros Occidental.
Masicampo noted that most of the evacuees are farmers who need to harvest and sell their crops at the market. Evacuees allowed back into the danger zone are issued access passes for identification purposes in case a sudden evacuation is required. Masicampo said that all actions are aligned with the mandate from the inter-agency task force and coordinated with the Office of Civil Defense .
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