PBBM gives P100-M cash aid to Bicol ‘Kristine’ victims
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. distributed a total of P100 million financial assistance to the victims of typhoon Kristine in Bicol region.
Marcos said the fund came from the Office of the President.
The President added that P50 million was given to the municipalities in Camarines Sur while the other P50 million was given to the towns in Albay.
“Narito po ako muli upang personal na maghatid ng mga karagdagang tulong para sa mga kababayan nating lubhang naapektuhan ng bagyong Kristine dito sa Camarines Sur,” Marcos said during the aid distribution in Camarines Sur.
The President earlier released P130 million in financial assistance — P50 million to acting Albay Gov. Glenda Ong-Bongao; P30 million to Naga City Mayor Nelson Legacion; and P50 million to Camarines Sur — in Naga City Hall last week.
“Umaasa ako na sa tulong at suportang iniaabot namin sa inyo ngayon, kayo ay magkakaroon ng sapat na kakayahan upang makabangon muli… Talaga pong nagpupursige tayo na maibalik sa normal ang kondisyon, sa lalong madaling panahon, ang mga nasirang tahanan, imprastraktura, at kabuhayan nitong bagyo,” Marcos said.
In his speech in Albay, President Marcos said the financial assistance would help farmers and fisherfolk and their families start a new life after the calamity.
All financial assistance were distributed through the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
