The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has stepped forward to provide much-needed relief aid to the thousands of individuals and families who have been displaced from their homes in the volcano’s danger zones as the Mayon Volcano in Albay, Philippines, continues to show signs of unrest.
On June 14, 2023, PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco handed over 6,000 relief packets comprising vital food and non-food items to Albay 2nd District Representative Joey Salceda, demonstrating his understanding of the problems encountered by the afflicted residents. The relief commodities will be handed to residents of various towns in Albay who were compelled to flee their settlements after the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) declared permanent danger zones.
PAGCOR’s Ongoing Support
PAGCOR’s commitment to supporting individuals afflicted by the Mayon Volcano’s instability extends back to 2018, when the state-run gaming company aided those affected by the volcano’s phreatic eruption. PAGCOR is continuing its efforts this year by assisting displaced families in Albay. Chairman Tengco stressed the corporation’s compassion of the residents’ suffering and expressed hope that the aid packages will bring some alleviation in their difficult circumstances.
Joey Salceda, 2nd District Representative of Albay, expressed gratitude to PAGCOR for its ongoing support. He acknowledged the corporation’s ongoing cooperation, particularly during this period of uncertainty surrounding the volcano’s actions. Salceda emphasized the importance of receiving assistance from a variety of sources, as the exact duration and conclusion of the volcano’s disturbance remain unknown. With about 15,000 affected persons, PAGCOR’s assistance provides as a critical lifeline for those in need.
PAGCOR assisted thousands of Albay villagers during Mayon Volcano’s phreatic eruption in 2018. The state-run gambling company organized feeding programmes for people staying in evacuation centers in Tabaco, Malilipot, Camalig, Legazpi City, Daraga, Guinobatan, and Sto. Domingo in Albay. PAGCOR’s efforts were targeted at feeding and providing aid to individuals affected by the volcano’s destructive activity.
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