"We will step up. We will level up."
This was President Marcos' assurance to those affected by the eruption of Mount Kanlaon, vowing a stronger government response in case the situation escalated.
READ: https://mb.com.ph/2024/12/13/govt-will-level-up-kanlaon
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This was President Marcos' assurance to those affected by the eruption of Mount Kanlaon, vowing a stronger government response in case the situation escalated.
READ: https://mb.com.ph/2024/12/13/govt-will-level-up-kanlaon
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00:00To our fellow countrymen who are affected by the eruption of Canlaon,
00:04your government is here, ready to help you.
00:08No matter how strong the volcano's eruption is,
00:12we will continue to be vigilant.
00:15The government is committed to fighting the effects of the eruption of Canlaon.
00:21The agencies and LGUs are working together to ensure everyone's safety.
00:29More than 4,000 residents were evacuated from the 6-kilometer-radius danger zone,
00:35while the target was to evacuate a total of 84,000 people.
00:40The DSWD is ensuring that there are enough family food packs,
00:44non-food items, clean water, hygiene kits for evacuation centers.
00:51I have already ordered the Department of Budget and Management
00:54to issue funds for those affected.
00:58The DOH has also issued an alert against diseases such as volcanic ash,
01:04while the NDRMC and the Task Force Canlaon are prepared for whatever may happen.
01:10The long-standing forward-deployed relief items of the DSWD,
01:14such as family food packs and non-food items,
01:18will be distributed to evacuation centers,
01:21including clean water, sleeping and hygiene kits.
01:26I have also placed all units of the AFP, PNP,
01:31and Bureau of Fire Protection in the entire island of Negros on high alert.
01:35They will respond to any challenges that may arise.
01:39The DOH is also preparing to provide services.
01:42From Manila, the airlift of additional medicines is already underway if necessary.
01:48In this calamity, it is possible to get infected with volcanic ash.
01:54Surveillance, monitoring, and reminders by the DOH and the DNR
02:00to all those who may be affected are not allowed.
02:02Before the volcano erupts,
02:05the NDRMC and the Office of Civil Defense are already preparing
02:10for the worst-case scenario.
02:13Because of this, the Task Force Canlaon has been appointed
02:17to coordinate the correct response based on the strength of the eruption of the volcano
02:22and the location of its impact.
02:25We will step up. We will level up.
02:28Any escalation in damages and destruction will be met with a stronger government response.
02:33Communication plays a major role in these days.
02:37Truth will save lives. Fake news will kill.
02:41Effective disaster response is anchored on reliable information.
02:45That's why Phil Vox will continue to issue around-the-clock advisories
02:50in language that is clearly understood to all our fellow Filipinos.