Residents of Pulo say their local government promised them relocation and housing, but that was before the pandemic hit. Pornea, 45, lives with her four remaining children in an evacuation center in Talisay, Batangas that they share with 50 more families. "Three typhoons came, the volcano erupted, COVID came, we are still calling to God. Their clan had planned for their relocation but the eruption of Taal volcano left them no choice but to move immediately, even without shelter ready or access to water and electricity. "We are thankful to the local government and some of the residents who listened to us.

Source: Philippine Star December 20, 2020 04:30 UTC