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Farmers, fishers: PBBM aid huge help in starting over after 'Kristine'
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. personally granted over P50 million in cash aid to 5,000 farmers and fisherfolk in Albay affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.
Each beneficiary received P10,000 in financial assistance through the Presidential Assistance to Farmers, Fisherfolk, and Families (PAFF) program during a ceremony in Legazpi City.
The aid, allocated by the Office of the President through the Department of Social Welfare and Development, aims to help recipients re-establish and grow their livelihoods.
Beneficiaries expressed gratitude, stating the funds will be used for farm inputs and to support their families, avoiding the need for loans.
Marcos Jr. assured the government's commitment to restoring normal conditions, including rebuilding damaged infrastructure, roads, and livelihoods.
Severe Tropical Storm Kristine hit Bicol from October 21 to 25, causing widespread floods and landslides.
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