Villagers, cops given 48 hours to flee Taal Volcano danger zone

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The head of Calabarzon police said villagers including policemen have been given only 48 hours to leave the 14 kilometers danger zone of Taal Volcano as authorities would implement “total lockdown” or forced evacuation in the area. | CMarquezINQ

Danao advised villagers to follow their 48-hour deadline, saying stubborn villagers should tie themselves to a post.

“Bibitbitin namin sila [villagers]. Ngayon kung ayaw niyo umalis basta within 48 hours, ayaw niyo umalis diyan mas maganda diyan itali niyo na lang sarili niyo sa poste,” Danao said to remind villagers who return to their homes despite evacuation orders.Recent Phivolcs report said earthquakes recorded beneath the edifice of Taal Volcano were possibly an indication of more eruptions.

The Department of the Interior and Local Government said local government units within the danger zones include Agoncillo, Alitagtag, Balete, Cuenca, Laurel, Lemery, Lipa City, Malvar, Mataasnakahoy, San Nicolas, Sta. Teresita, Taal, Talisay and Tanauan City, all in Batangas; and Tagaytay City in Cavite.Responding to appeals for help, the Inquirer is extending its relief to the families affected by the recent eruption of Taal volcano.Inquirer Foundation Corp.

 

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CMarquezINQ ....it's still surprising to see how stupid and stubborn those Pinoys are....common sense would dictate to leave the area, but common sense seems very uncommon at times in the Philippines....

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