The offices of Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez and Tingog Partylist led by Reps. Yedda K. Romualdez and Jude Acidre hold relief operations for residents in areas
severely affected by the recent flooding and landslides in the Davao Region. Acidre is shown leading the distribution of 1,000 food packs at Brgy. San Miguel, Tagum City, Davao del Norte Thursday.
Speaker Romualdez, Tingog join forces in giving immediate aid to Davao flood victims
THE offices of House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez and Tingog Partylist have joined forces together with Pres. Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to immediately deliver assistance to flood victims in Davao.
The amount of aid reached P35 million in addition to 17,500 food packs that were delivered to the seven districts of the province affected by flooding and landslides.
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that around 45,000 families or 187,000 individuals were affected by flooding and landslides caused by the heavy rains since Tuesday caused by the shear line.
Speaker Romualdez, leader of the House with more than 300 members, has emphasized the importance of immediate response while ensuring that the provision of necessary assistance to the residents of Davao Region affected by the calamity will not be interrupted.
“Every moment counts, and we are working tirelessly to ensure that financial aid and essential supplies reach those in need without delay,” Speaker Romualdez said.
“We understand the gravity of the situation, and our combined efforts aim to alleviate the immediate challenges faced by our fellow Filipinos,” he added.
Meanwhile, Tingog Partylist Reps. Yedda K. Romualdez and Jude Acidre assured that the Marcos administration is doing its best to address the needs of the victims.
“Our hearts go out to the people of the Davao Region facing the aftermath of this natural disaster,” Rep. Yedda Romualdez said.
“Tingog Partylist is committed to working alongside Speaker Romualdez’s office to ensure that our assistance reaches those who need it most,” Acidre added.
According to the House Speaker, his office is already coordinating to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for the immediate release of P5 million aid to each district in Davao Region, through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program.
The said financial aids are for the districts represented by Reps. Maria Carmen Zamora (Davao de Oro, 1st District), Alan “Aldu” Dujali (Davao del Norte, 2nd District), Cheeno Miguel Almario (Davao Oriental, 2nd District), Nelson Dayanghirang (Davao Oriental, 1st District), and Ruwel Peter Gonzaga (Davao de Oro, 2nd District).
Also to be given assistance are the first district of Davao del Norte and the lone district of Davao Occidental through the office of Vice Governors De Carlo “Oyo” Uy and Lorna Bandigan.
It was learned that each district will also be given 2,500 food packs that costs P350 each.
Financial aid will be of great help to address various aspects of relief efforts including the repair of small structures, medical assistance and aid to displaced families.
Food packs are being prepared that are sure to meet the nutritional needs of individuals and families.
