Manila, April 30 -- The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said Wednesday it is coordinating closely with various government agencies to ensure that the "whole-of-government approach" is used in providing assistance to families affected by the unrest of Mount Bulusan in Sorsogon.

"As Mount Bulusan continues to show signs of activity, the OCD, under the leadership of Undersecretary Ariel F. Nepomuceno and guided by Department of National Defense - Philippines Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., is working closely with various government agencies to ensure a unified and effective response," it said in a statement.

The OCD said this coordinated effort is part of the whole-of-government approach mandated by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., which e...