The first, second, and third district of Albay would receive a combined P33 million worth of assistance as residents grapple with the Mayon Volcano’s recent activities, House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez announced. | GabrielLaluINQ
The assistance package consists of P1 million from Romualdez and Tingog, and P10 million worth of payouts from DSWD’s Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations .
“I have already requested for DOLE-TUPAD support from Speaker Romualdez, who has assured us that he will do whatever he can to provide what Albay needs to endure this situation,” Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda said.Salceda appeals to nat’l gov’t: Please be patient as Mayon activity can be weeks, months
“Speaker Romualdez immediately granted the request and appropriated funds through the DSWD Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation program. Each family received P5,000 cash assistance to support their daily needs while temporarily settled in the evacuation centers,” the post read.Also last Monday, Albay 1st District Rep. Edcel Lagman lauded Gatchalian and Romualdez’s efforts in helping Albay.
Mayon Volcano has been placed on Alert Level 3 due to heightened activities like rock falls and steaming — both of which can be an indication of increased magma flow to the crater.
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