Event Details

A few days after Taal volcano erupted, the Geological Society of the Philippines sent out a call for donations to help the evacuees and displaced families. In just about one week, members, friends and other organizations responded to our call. We coordinated with the PSWDO of Batangas and the Association of Barangay Captains in Laurel to ask what items the evacuees needed.

On February 13, 2020, GSP together with NIGS, PHIVOLCS, UPLB-SESAM delivered plastic storage boxes, school supplies, shovels, rice and cooking items to Bgy. Minalin, Ibaan and Poblacion 2, Laurel. At Ibaan, we gave plastic storage boxes, vegetables and school supplies/bags to 150 families and 160 pre-school/grade school and 88 high school students. In Laurel, we turned over 20 shovels to the Association of Barangay Captains and 15 vegetable packs. We also provided rice, cooking oil, vinegar and toyo packs to 300 families. Ericson Bariso of PHIVOLCS also gave a short lecture on volcanoes and volcanic hazards to school children and barangay officials in the two evacuation centers.

- Carla B. Dimalanta, D.Sc. (GSP President)