DILG regional director Wilhelm Suyko issued a memorandum on January 13, calling the attention of the provincial directors of Marinduque, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Palawan, Romblon, and the city director of Puerto Princesa, to disseminate the information stated in Memorandum No. 005, Series of 2020, on what to do to be safe from the ashfall's ill effects.
Seismic station officer-in-charge Engr. Robert Esplida said Tuesday that as of the moment, they are confirming the reports with their central office in Manila but it is busy prioritizing areas near Batangas where Taal Volcano is located.