Manila Bulletin
Augment LGUs’ depleted calamity funds, urges Sen. Go
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go has urged the Executive Branch to replenish the calamity funds of local government units (LGUs) that were depleted by Super Typhoon Rolly and Typhoon Siony.
Go made the appeal as Tropical Storm Ulysses threatened to hit the country, potentially following a similar path to "Rolly".
He emphasized the need for proactive measures and assistance to LGUs to ensure they can adequately respond to the crisis and protect their communities.
Go reiterated his appeal, stating that affected LGUs need additional funds for food, medicine, and other necessities.
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Camarines Sur Representative Luis Raymund Villafuerte is urging Congress to increase the calamity fund allocation in the proposed P4.5-trillion national budget for 2021.
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The Senate committee on finance is considering increasing the calamity funds for 2021.
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Former vice president Jejomar Binay urged the national government to provide additional calamity funds to LGUs in typhoon-stricken areas, as their resources are nearly depleted.
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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has mobilized over P808 million in standby funds and stockpiles in anticipation of Typhoon Ulysses.
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Senator Christopher "Bong" Go proposed the creation of a special task force, dubbed "Task Force Rolly," to expedite recovery and rehabilitation efforts for areas devastated by Super Typhoon Rolly.
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