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Cebu to get P200M in aid after deadly quake; President orders quick rehab
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the release of over P200 million in aid for Cebu following a magnitude 6.9 earthquake.
The provincial government said P50 million would go to Cebu province, while allocations would be distributed among 10 cities and municipalities.
Bogo City, San Remigio, and Medellin will each receive P75 million for rehabilitation efforts.
The Office of the President also pledged P10 million in aid for Borbon.
President Marcos Jr. pledged P20 million more for Department of Health hospitals and P5 million for local government-run hospitals.
An additional P150 million will be released from the Local Government Support Fund to Cebu.
The earthquake on September 30 caused at least 72 fatalities and extensive damage to infrastructure.
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