Manila Bulletin
'Ayuda is on the way': House launches P411-M relief operation for typhoon 'Kristine' victims
The House of Representatives has launched a large-scale relief operation totaling PHP411 million for families affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, following directives from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
Speaker Martin Romualdez facilitated the release of PHP390 million in cash aid for distribution to 22 affected districts and four party-list representatives.
The affected areas include the Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, and Mimaropa.
President Marcos emphasized that no Filipino family will be left behind in the government's relief efforts.
The Office of the Speaker and the Tingog Party-list are also preparing over 2,500 relief packs per representative of affected legislative districts for distribution.
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President Marcos ordered the full mobilization of military assets, personnel, and transportation for rescue, relief, and rehabilitation efforts for Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.
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The national government has allocated P130 million in aid to the Bicol Region, which recently experienced severe flooding due to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.
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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has provided PHP30.2 million in humanitarian aid to families affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine in the Bicol Region as of Thursday morning.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the full mobilization of government assets, including presidential helicopters and transportation from the military and police, for areas affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. distributed P80 million in cash aid to Albay province and Naga City to assist residents impacted by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.
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