Bakit may nakatira pa rin sa Mayon danger zone?

As Mayon unrest continues , thousands of residents are displaced warranting a bigger question as to why residents living within the six-kilometer permanent danger zone are not permanently relocated.

ALBAY, Philippines – Rappler’s reports from Albay show the grim reality of Mayon displacement: families are packed 35 people to a room in crowded schools, while others seek shelter in tents inside covered courts.

Desperate to survive, many risk their lives to return to ash-covered farms just to save their crops.

Residents and a local climate activist say the issue is not just about moving houses. It is about fixing a broken system that leaves people with no choice but to stay in harm’s way. They are calling for stronger, more humane local disaster risk reduction plans that prioritize both safety and human dignity. – Rappler.com

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