Tens of thousands of children forced to leave their homes by erupting Mayon Volcano are missing out on school and showing signs of psychological distress in cramped and unsanitary evacuation centers. The 28 temporary evacuation shelters, primarily located in schools, are congested and lack proper ventilation for women and small children, further exacerbating the challenges … [Read more...] about Mental and physical well-being of children affected as Mayon Volcano continues to rumble
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Legazpi puts up animal evacuation center
LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines -- The city government here had put up an animal evacuation center in view of the continuous phreatic volcanic eruption of Mayon Volcano, a city top official said Wednesday. Mayor Noel Rosal, in an interview, said it was necessary for the city to also have an evacuation center for all the animals inside the permanent 6-kilometer danger zone and … [Read more...] about Legazpi puts up animal evacuation center
