Manila Bulletin
DAR brings relief goods, generators to 'Odette'-hit personnel in Negros Occidental
The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) distributed relief goods to its personnel and agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in Negros Occidental affected by Typhoon Odette.
Five generators were also provided to DAR municipal offices in Hinigaran, Himamaylan, Cauayan, and Sipalay City, where power supply remains an issue.
DAR Secretary Bernie F. Cruz assured affected workers and ARBs that the agency will assist them in rehabilitating and reviving their livelihood.
ARBs from Barangay Mambaruto in Sipalay City received relief supplies including rice, water, and canned goods.
The DAR plans to provide farm machinery, inputs, credit assistance, and training to ARBs to ensure livelihood opportunities.
Undersecretary Elmer Distor has requested municipal offices to submit an inventory of damaged office equipment for further assistance.
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The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will distribute cash aid to families affected by Typhoon Odette, with each individual receiving P1,000 and a maximum of P5,000 per family.
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The provincial government of Negros Occidental will release an initial PHP13 million financial assistance to families whose houses were totally destroyed by Typhoon Odette.
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