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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.