PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to facilitate the grant of emergency shelter assistance to disaster-affected families with damaged houses.

“Inaatasan ko ang DHSUD – ang ating housing – at ang DSWD na maging masigasig sa paghahandog ng mga pansamantalang tirahan para sa mga pamilyang nasalanta,” Marcos said during the distribution of presidential assistance to disaster victims in Lingayen, Pangasinan.

He also directed concerned government agencies and local government units to ramp up the relief and recovery efforts in the wake of the onslaught of the recent tropical cyclones.

The President reiterated his order to ensure the swift recovery of typhoon-hit communities.

“Makakaasa rin kayo na hindi natatapos sa panandaliang solusyon ang aming hatid. Titiyakin po namin doble, triple pa ang ating paghahanda at pag-iingat sa harap ng mga kalamidad na lalong pinalalakas ng tinatawag na climate change,” Marcos said.

He advised the public to use their knowledge, materials, and funds to be better prepared for future disasters.

“Sa wastong paggabay at paggamit ng impormasyon na ito, maiiwasan natin ang malalang pinsala ng mga sakuna, lalong-lalo na ang pagkawala ng buhay,” he said.

During the event, Marcos handed over P50 million in financial assistance to about 5,000 Pangasinan farmers and fisherfolk affected by the devastation brought by the series of typhoons to the province.

Each beneficiary received P10,000 to help them rebuild their livelihood and start anew.

As of Thursday, approximately 18,514 families or 59,325 individuals were affected by Super Typhoon Pepito, according to data from Pangasinan’s Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office.

Pepito also caused damage to 247 houses, and agricultural losses estimated at P39 million. Philippine News Agency

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