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Masbate to get P100-M typhoon aid
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. directed the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to release P100 million in aid for Masbate's rehabilitation following Typhoon Opong, also known as Bualoi.
The President instructed the DBM to release the funds from the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) upon the request of Masbate Governor Richard T. Kho.
Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman confirmed the release of the P100 million rehabilitation fund, emphasizing the expedited process for recovery.
The fund is designated for families affected by multiple storms, with over 6,000 families, or 25,565 individuals, currently in evacuation centers.
The allocation is expected to cover essential needs such as food, shelter, and medicine for families whose homes and livelihoods were destroyed.
Marcos assured Masbate residents of the national government's continued support for their recovery.
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