MANILA, Philippines, June 23 ----- Eight dome-collapse pyroclastic density currents (PDCs) and 299 rockfall events were recorded in Mayon Volcano in 24 hours since Wednesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.
Phivolcs yesterday said that the PDCs lasted two to five minutes and that the slow effusion of lava continued from the summit crater of Mayon. The lava flows had advanced to around 1,800 to 2,500 meters from the Mi-isi (south) and Bonga (southeastern) gullies while collapse debris reached 3,300 meters from crater.
Phivolcs said that continuous moderate degassing from the crater produced steam-laden plumes as sulfur dioxide (SO2) emission averaged 574 tons/day on June 21. Mayon Volcano is still under Alert Level 3 as a relatively high level of unrest persists with magma at the center. Phivolcs warned that a hazardous eruption within weeks or even days is possible and recommended that the six- km radius permanent danger zone (PDZ) be evacuated. Thousands of residents have been evacuated from the PDZ due to the danger of PDCs, lava flows, rockfalls and other volcanic hazards. The agency also warned of lahars and sediment-laden streamflows along channels during heavy rainfall.
GSIS sets P1 billion for Mayon victims
State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has allocated P1 billion in emergency loans to members and pensioners affected by the Mayon Volcano unrest which can be tapped by its members until July 18.
GSIS members who have an existing emergency loan balance may borrow up to P40,000 to pay off their previous balance and still receive a maximum net amount of P20,000. Those without existing emergency obligations, as well as pensioners may apply for a P20,000 loan. The loan is payable in three years or 36 equal monthly installments at an interest rate of six percent per annum. It also has a loan redemption insurance, which deems the loan fully paid in case of the borrower’s demise, provided the loan payment is up to date.
SSS opens calamity loan
On the other hand, members of the Social Security System may start availing themselves of calamity loans and advance pensions following the Mayon eruption. The SSS said members may apply for calamity loan assistance for member-borrowers whose residence is in affected areas in Albay. Pensioners, also residing in affected areas, may also get their three-month advance. These areas include Bacacay, Camalig, Daraga, Guinobatan, Jovellar, Legazpi, Libon, Ligao, Malilipot, Malinao, Manito, Oas, Pio Duran, Polangui, Rapu-Rapu, Sto. Domingo, Tabaco and Tiwi.
SSS members and pensioners may apply until Sept. 21
Source: philstar.com
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