Manila Bulletin
Pasig LGU to donate P5-M aid to affected families of typhoon ‘Odette’
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto announced on Saturday, December 25, that the local government will donate P5 million in assistance to families affected by Typhoon Odette.
The donation will be distributed equally with P1 million each to the provincial governments of Dinagat Islands, Southern Leyte, Negros Oriental, Surigao del Norte, and Bohol.
Mayor Sotto stated, "In the spirit of Christmas, let's find ways to help those in need."
Typhoon Odette, which struck on December 16 and 17, affected nearly 4 million individuals or over 1 million families across 5,892 barangays.
The NDRRMC reported approximately P3.6 billion in damages to agriculture and infrastructure.
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The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released P7.68 billion for Typhoon Odette response and recovery efforts.
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The national government will distribute P5,000 cash aid to families severely affected by Typhoon Odette, using a distribution system similar to the Social Amelioration Program (SAP).
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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has released at least P130 million in aid for families affected by Typhoon Odette nationwide.
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President Rodrigo Duterte announced that the government will provide P5,000 in cash aid to each indigent family displaced by Typhoon Odette.
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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.
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