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Marcos visits Davao, orders P158-M in aid for quake-hit area
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. visited earthquake-hit areas in Davao Oriental on Monday, assuring that he is not afraid to visit the bailiwick of the Dutertes to deliver aid.
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro stated that Marcos, as the leader of the nation, is committed to providing assistance to all Filipinos regardless of political affiliations.
She expressed confidence in the Davaoeños' ability to recognize genuine help and compassion, emphasizing that the President's visit should not be politicized.
The President ordered an additional P158.3 million in cash aid for several municipalities and towns in the province affected by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake and its aftershocks.
Marcos inspected several areas in Davao Oriental, including Manay National School and the Davao Oriental Provincial Hospital, despite a public threat issued by Vice President Sara Duterte in 2024.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. directed all government agencies to provide 24/7 assistance to victims of the magnitude 7.4 and 6.8 earthquakes that hit Davao Oriental.
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the turnover of P158.3 million in cash assistance to municipalities in Davao Oriental affected by recent earthquakes.
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