The Office of Sen. Bam Aquino and Gawad Kalinga (GK) have partnered to establish Kusina ng Kalinga to help feed thousands of residents affected by the eruption of Mayon Volcano in Legazpi, Albay.

Sen. Bam visited evacuation centers in Camalig and Guinobatan in Albay on Wednesday (January 31) to personally observe the food distribution to thousands of evacuees, who were forced to leave their homes due to Mayon’s eruption.

”Personal nating tiningnan ang kondisyon ng mga pamilyang lumikas mula sa danger zone. Kailangang tiyakin na naibibigay ang kanilang pangangailangan, lalo na sa pagkain,” Sen. Bam said in a radio interview.

Sen. Bam also met with local officials of Albay, led by Governor Al Francis Bichara, to determine the situation and the needs of municipalities affected by the eruption of Mayon Volcano.

“Nagko-coordinate kami sa local officials. Kailangan magtulungan ang lahat upang maibigay ang pangangailangan ng mga kababayan nating lumikas sa kanilang mga tahanan,” Sen. Bam said.