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ALBAY Second District Rep. Jose Maria Clemente "Joey" Salceda has proposed the exemption of national government agencies such as the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Mayon-affected areas from the election period spending ban so as not to hamper ongoing humanitarian relief work.
"Any minute, Mayon could erupt violently. This could also be a prolonged evacuation effort. Nobody knows for sure. But it's better to be safe and be ready with all the relief programs we need — this could extend beyond the barangay (village) elections," Salceda said in a statement on Saturday.
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