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LGUs may augment calamity funds from nat’l agencies: Palace
The national government has P3.622 billion in available funds for Super Typhoon Rolly response and relief efforts.
This amount is the remainder of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (NDRRMF), which was augmented by P5 billion under Bayanihan 2.
Local government units that have depleted their calamity funds due to the COVID-19 pandemic can request additional funding from national agencies.
These national agencies, such as the OCD, DSWD, DOH, and DA, have quick response funds that can be allocated to LGUs.
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