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Marcos orders release of P1.307 trillion in last quarter to respond to calamities
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the release of a P1.307 trillion programmed budget for the fourth quarter of 2025, aimed at responding to the needs of calamity victims across the Philippines.
Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro stated that the majority of these funds will be allocated to social services.
President Marcos Jr. also instructed all government offices to utilize the funds in a just and effective manner to boost the country's economy.
A portion of the funds, amounting to P2.74 billion, has been allocated to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund for disaster response and emergency cash transfers.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will receive P9.52 billion for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, P7.03 billion for the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation program, and P5.77 billion for social pensions for indigent senior citizens.
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