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DBM, USAID increase financial support for ‘Odette’ victims
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released a total of P6.9 billion to provide financial assistance to survivors of Typhoon Odette.
This includes an additional P4.9 billion approved on December 28, on top of P2 billion released earlier on December 24 and 27.
The funds will be distributed to local government units (LGUs) in six regions placed under a state of calamity.
Western Visayas will receive the largest portion, amounting to P2.1 billion for LGUs and P1.6 billion for individuals.
Other regions receiving funds include Mimaropa, Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Northern Mindanao, and Caraga.
The latest P4.9-billion release specifically targets individuals whose livelihoods and properties were damaged by the typhoon.
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The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released P7.68 billion for Typhoon Odette response and recovery efforts.
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The Philippine government will have released P6 billion by yearend for Typhoon Odette victims, out of the P10 billion promised by President Duterte.
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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and local government units (LGUs) have provided over P293.35 million in humanitarian assistance to families affected by Typhoon Odette.
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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has released at least P130 million in aid for families affected by Typhoon Odette nationwide.
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The United States government has announced an additional PHP950 million in humanitarian aid for communities devastated by Typhoon Odette, increasing its total assistance to over PHP1 billion.
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