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Four municipalities in the third district of Batangas received P54.4 million-worth of interventions from the Department of Agriculture (DA) recently for the recovery of the farmers and fisherfolk affected by the Taal Volcano eruption. Agriculture Secretary William Dar, DA Calabarzon Regional Field Office (RFO) Director Arnel De Mesa, and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources […]
Senator Dick Gordon, chairman of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), led the distribution of relief goods for evacuees in Ibaan, Batangas who were affected by the eruption of the Taal Volcano in January. As he spoke with the evacuees, Gordon shared his experiences during the devastating eruption of Mt. Pinatubo that happened in June 1991 […]
Fish cage operators can now resume feeding their fish stocks in Taal Lake as the quality of water continues to improve. Agriculture Secretary William Dar said based on tests conducted by the DA’s Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR), from January 14 to 30, the level of dissolved oxygen in Taal Lake, which is […]
The proposed institutionalization of the basic Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) in the senior high school level will boost the youth’s capacity as responders in times of disasters. This is the view of Senator Win Gatchalian as he underscored the need to build on the skills of the youth in responding to disasters such as […]
Power distribution services are largely back to normal in Batangas province, except for some villages that are within the seven-kilometer danger zone of Taal Volcano. The Batangas I Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BATELEC I) reported to the National Electrification Administration (NEA) it has fully restored electricity for 18 out of 21 barangays in the Municipality of […]
The Philippine Res Cross (PRC) is now on a “full alert” status to aid victims of Taal Volcano’s recent eruption, said Senator Dick Gordon who is also PRC chairman. In a statement, Gordon reported that the PRC has deployed five ambulances, a Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment team and welfare desks to prepare face masks, […]
President Rodrigo Duterte distributed an initial P160 million worth of agriculture, fishery and livelihood assistance to farmers, fishers and other ruralfolk affected by the eruption of the Taal Volcano in simple ceremonies recently held at the Batangas City Sports Complex, which now serves as an evacuation center. The President was joined by Senator Bong Go, […]
Senator Dick Gordon, chairman and CEO of the Philippine Red Cross, said they are now distributing N95 masks to prevent respiratory diseases that could be caused by hazardous particles from Taal Volcano. “As I speak, we are distributing about 1,800 N95 masks, and we have ordered another 20,000. Hopefully, in the next 2 or 3 […]
Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said his department will suggest to retailers that sales of face masks be limited per customer as demand for these have surged following the eruption of Taal Volcano on Sunday. Social media users posted that N95 masks have immediately gone out of stock in some stores in Bambang in Manila which […]
A total of 16,000 residents affected by the recent eruption of the Taal Volcano are now in evacuation centers nearest to their vicinity with the assistance of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). With the imminent danger posed by the activity of Taal Volcano, DPWH Secretary Mark Villar said DPWH is continuing to […]