MMC allocates P100M aid for Odette-hit LGUs

The Metro Manila Council (MMC), through the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), has agreed to provide P100 million in funds to local government units (LGUs) severely affected by Typhoon Odette.

MMDA chairperson Benhur Abalos stated that priority will be given to LGUs that experienced tropical cyclone wind signal number 4.

This financial aid is intended to assist typhoon victims during the Christmas season, a time for sharing and giving.

As of Monday, the Philippine National Police reported that Typhoon Odette has caused 211 deaths, with the majority in Central Visayas.

The typhoon also resulted in 239 injuries and 52 missing persons, according to the PNP's update.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that 442,424 individuals were displaced and 385,086 people were preemptively evacuated.

A total of 997,665 people across 2,961 barangays were affected by the typhoon.