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Ako Bicol Party-list announced on Sunday, June 25, the construction of a level 1 water supply system at another school-slash-evacuation center in Albay province amid Mayon Volcano's continued restiveness. This, as Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Jil Bongalon underscored the importance of having access to clean water during disaster situations. Guinobatan Community College, which has nearly 2,000 evacuees, will soon benefit from this level 1 water supply system. Although the school has a water pump, it becomes ineffective during power outages in the area. There have been instances when the power outage would last for two days, causing difficulties in the water supply for the evacuees. "Lack of access to clean water can exacerbate the already difficult situation for the affected communities," said Bongalon. "By establishing reliable water sources and infrastructure in the evacuation centers, we aim to alleviate the hardships faced by the evacuees and provide them with a sense of security and comfort. We are committed to ensuring their well-being throughout this crisis," he noted. The party-list had earlier finished installation of a level 1 jet matic pump at San Andres Elementary School, also in Albay, for the benefit of evacuees there. The elementary school serves as evacuation center for residents of San Fernando and Fidel Surtida. Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co says its the solons' duty as public servants to provide immediate assistance to our fellow Bicolanos affected by the eruption of Mayon Volcano. "Through the installation of water supply systems in evacuation centers, we aim to ensure that the basic needs of the evacuees, such as access to clean water, are met. We will continue to work tirelessly to ease their burdens during this challenging time," said Co, who chairs the House Committee on Appropriations.