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.