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Gordon bats for more calamity funds for LGUs
Senator Richard J. Gordon has proposed increasing the calamity funds of local government units (LGUs) to expedite disaster response and rehabilitation efforts.
Gordon suggested that augmenting LGU budgets would allow aid to reach affected citizens more quickly compared to relying solely on national government calamity funds.
He emphasized the importance of empowering LGUs, particularly those severely impacted by recent typhoons like Bicol, Cagayan, and the National Capital Region.
The senator also highlighted that these additional funds could be utilized by LGUs for enhanced disaster preparedness and response training for their personnel.
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