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Masbate tourism workers get needed aid
The Department of Tourism (DoT) and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) distributed Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) assistance to 677 tourism workers in Masbate affected by Typhoon Opong.
This aid is part of the Bayanihan sa Bukas na May Pag-asa sa Turismo (BBMT) program, a joint initiative to support disaster-affected tourism workers.
Special Assistant to the President Antonio Ernesto Floirendo Lagdameo Jr. attended the distribution event held at the Magallanes Coliseum in Masbate City.
DoT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco highlighted the tourism sector's significant contribution of almost 9 percent to the national GDP.
DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian assured the tourism workers of the government's support during their recovery.
Typhoon Opong caused extensive damage in Masbate in September, affecting numerous families and infrastructure.
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