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Philippines plans forced evacuations around erupting volcano

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Jan 25 05:00 PM

LEGAZPI, Philippines - Philippine authorities who have declared a no-go zone around an erupting volcano said Thursday they will remove all holdouts, by force if necessary, to avoid casualties after tens of thousands of other residents fled to safety. Read more »

Forced evacuation ordered in Biliran barangay amid 'Vinta'

Raphael Bosano, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 22 01:08 AM

Around 200 families living in Barangay Sto. Niño, Naval, Biliran underwent forced evacuation on Thursday night in preparation for tropical storm "Vinta."   Read more »

Forced evacuation, ipinatupad sa Isabela dahil kay 'Lawin'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 20 12:56 AM

Ipinag-utos na ng lokal pamahalaan ng Isabela ang 'forced evacuation' sa mga lugar na madaling bahain sa lalawigan. Read more »

Marikina River on Alert Level 4, forced evacuation underway

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 14 01:20 AM

The Marikina City government has ordered a forced evacuation of residents along the Tumana River as water level there is now at critical level. Read more »