50 families living near Mayon forcibly evacuated

By Philippine News Agency

Jul 09, 2023 8:57 pm

At least 50 families were forcibly taken Sunday from their homes located within the 6-kilometer permanent danger zone of Mayon volcano, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said.

DSWD Assistant Secretary and spokesperson Romel Lopez said the Bicol Regional Office initiated the forced evacuation following verified reports that several families refused to leave Barangay Anoling, one of the geographically isolated areas in Camalig town, Albay province.

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