Manila Bulletin
'Please forgive us': Duterte apologizes for delayed relief ops in Negros Oriental
President Rodrigo Duterte apologized for the delayed distribution of aid to victims of Typhoon Odette in Negros Oriental.
He explained that a law requires an assessment of disaster areas before a state of calamity can be declared, which in turn delays the release of funds.
Duterte expressed frustration with this legal provision, stating it hinders the swift mobilization and use of government funds for relief operations.
He even mentioned threatening to disregard the law to expedite the delivery of aid, emphasizing his willingness to face potential consequences.
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