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Gov’t responders rescue 169,000 so far
Government responders have rescued 169,769 individuals affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.
In addition to rescues, 539,944 food packs have been distributed to storm-hit areas.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ordered national agencies to provide assistance and expedite the reconstruction of damaged infrastructure.
Initial estimates indicate PHP1.3 billion in damages to roads and bridges, and PHP10 million to the agricultural sector.
Power has been restored in 228 out of 352 affected cities and municipalities.
The rainfall from Severe Tropical Storm Kristine in the Bicol Region was twice the amount experienced during Tropical Storm Ondoy in 2009.
86 out of 99 previously impassable road sections are now accessible, and 4,866 bags of rice from the National Food Authority have been distributed.
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President Marcos ordered the full mobilization of military assets, personnel, and transportation for rescue, relief, and rehabilitation efforts for Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.
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The national government has allocated P130 million in aid to the Bicol Region, which recently experienced severe flooding due to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.
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The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in Bicol reported that government assistance to families affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine has amounted to PHP637.7 million.
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The House of Representatives has launched a large-scale relief operation totaling PHP411 million for families affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, following directives from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
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Severe Tropical Storm Kristine has affected 2.3 million Filipinos nationwide, displacing over 254,000 individuals.
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