PBBM distributes P70M aid to Ilocos Norte typhoon victims

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. distributed over P70 million in aid to Ilocos Norte residents impacted by Typhoon Marce.

This aid included P50 million in financial assistance from the Office of the President and P20 million from the Department of Labor and Employment's TUPAD program.

Specific allocations were made to various towns, with Pagudpud receiving P6.54 million for 1,273 beneficiaries, Pasuquin, Vintar, and Bacarra receiving P3.21 million each for 625 beneficiaries each, Adams, Bangui, and Burgos receiving P1 million each for 194 beneficiaries each, and Dumalneg receiving P847,440 for 165 beneficiaries.

The distribution event also saw the President inspecting a seawall and a school damaged by the typhoon.

President Marcos stated that the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will continue to provide assistance to affected residents and noted that the typhoon's primary impact was from strong winds rather than rainfall.

The President emphasized a unified government approach to disaster relief, involving multiple departments and agencies.