Albay aims for zero casualty, braces for higher Mayon alert level

By Connie Calipay

LEGAZPI CITY – Albay

Governor Edcel Grex Lagman said the province is prepared for a higher alert level for Mayon Volcano, in case the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) decides to impose it.

During the “Laging Handa” briefing here on Thursday, he said the main objective of the province is zero casualty.

“Yes, the province is ready to act accordingly sa mga projections of Phivolcs. Ang maganda po dito (the good thing about this) is an extrusive eruption, meaning to say, we are on Alert Level 3 right now, but it does not mean that we will automatically be on Alert Level 4.

May mga (there are) certain parameters that need to be breached or reached para po tayo ay umabot ng (for us to reach) Alert Level 4 and iyon po iyong mag-iencourage sa amin, if ever mangyari iyon kapag let us say talagang iyong lava flow, hindi na siya maging trickle, talagang lava flow na; iyong tinatawag na PDC, iyong usok na tinatawag na pyroclastic density current po, kapag ito po ay grumabe, isa rin po iyan na indicator para itaas iyong alert level 3 to 4 (that’s what will encourage us, if that ever happens when let us say it’s really a lava flow, it won’t be a trickle anymore, it’s really a lava flow; what is called PDC, that smoke called pyroclastic density current, when it is grumabe, that is also an indicator to raise your Alert Level 3 to 4),” Lagman said.

He also said the basic needs of the people particularly water, sanitation and hygiene in the evacuation centers will be given priority to ensure their health, especially the children and women.

Lagman said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and some members of his Cabinet have committed to helping the province and they are thankful for all the help they will receive.

“Sa ngayon po ay we have 5,016 families na evacuated na. This accounts for [unclear] individuals, mga Albayano po natin na naevacuate. And yes, I was able to go around yesterday together with the President in a major evacuation center in Guinobatan (town) and doon talagang may mga holes that have to be plugged in so to speak, dahil may mga pagkukulang pa rin – iyong ventilation

HUMANITARIAN AID. Albay Governor Edcel Grex Lagman receives some 50 tons of assorted food items donated by the government of the United Arab Emirates in a turnover ceremony at the Albay Provincial Capitol on Tuesday (June 13, 2023). Lagman assured that the food items would be distributed to the evacuees affected by the ongoing Mayon unrest. (Photo by Connie Calipay)

Albay gets 50 tons of food items from UAE for Mayon evacuees

LEGAZPI CITY – The provincial government of Albay received on Tuesday some 50 tons of assorted food items donated by the government of the United Arab Emirates for Mayonaffected families.

In a turnover ceremony at the Albay Provincial

Capitol, Governor Edcel Grex Lagman thanked the UAE government and the Royal Family for their help in this time of crisis in the province of Albay.

"Thank you to the Royal Family of UAE, President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Interior Minister Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Ambassador to the Philippines Mohamed Obaid Salem Alqataam Alzaabi and the people of UAE for this donation. This is the 50 tons of assorted food items that will be used by the province of Albay for

DTI offers skills training, discount caravan for Mayon evacuees

LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry in Bicol (DTI-5) is planning to conduct a skills training program for those displaced by the restiveness of Mayon Volcano.

In an interview on Thursday, DTI-5 officer in charge (OIC) Regional Director Dindo Nabol said they are currently assess - ing the right kind of skills needed in the evacuation sites.

"We started conducting the assessment to identify the existing skills and eco - nomic activities of the affected barangays. With this, we will provide the possible skills training needed in evacuation centers. We will

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