Officials turn to actor Dingdong Dantes to drive home Kanlaon evacuation message

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Officials turn to actor Dingdong Dantes to drive home Kanlaon evacuation message
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The actor’s involvement is part of a broader effort to cut through public hesitation and ensure residents heed the warnings before it's too late

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Dantes, who has been serving as OCD ambassador, recorded a 45-second public service announcement instructing people on what to do in case the volcano erupts again. The actor is also a Philippine Navy reservist. “It’s helpful!” Fernandez said, adding that Dantes’ influence makes him an effective messenger for disaster preparedness.

With a volatile volcano, strained resources, and thousands at risk, government officials and responders are banking on both science and star power to ensure that Negrenses heed the call to safety.

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