Quezon City allocates P10M for Bicol LGUs hit by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine

The Quezon City government approved Resolution No. SP-9833, allocating P10 million in financial assistance to nine local government units (LGUs) in the Bicol region severely affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.

The allocation was based on recommendations from the Quezon City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council through Resolution No. 8, S-2024.

Seven municipalities in Camarines Sur will receive P8 million, with Iriga City receiving P2 million.

Municipalities in Camarines Sur, including Bato, Nabua, Bula, Buhi, Pili, and Tinambac, will each receive P1 million.

In Albay Province, the municipalities of Libon and Guinobatan will each be granted P1 million.

Mayor Joy Belmonte stated, "We are fulfilling our duty to assist our fellow local governments as they recover from the impacts of this calamity."

She also expressed gratitude to the Quezon City Council, led by Vice Mayor Gian Sotto, for their swift action, noting that the aid comes from the LDRRM Trust Fund.