Marcos prioritizes rebuilding in Catanduanes after Pepito

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced on Tuesday that the government will prioritize rebuilding damaged houses and public buildings in Catanduanes following Super Typhoon Pepito.

During his visit to Virac, Catanduanes, Marcos distributed assistance to affected residents and emphasized providing building materials for reconstruction efforts after conducting an aerial inspection of the province.

Marcos instructed national agencies to speed up relief operations and rehabilitation, addressing both immediate and long-term needs of the province, noting that additional aid packages will be given by the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

The president also handed P50 million from the Office of the President to the provincial government of Catanduanes, observing that Pepito caused extensive damage to houses and infrastructure in several municipalities.

Residents face numerous challenges including fixing damaged homes and dealing with disrupted farms and plantations. The government will focus on bringing water filtration devices while DSWD and OCD distribute construction materials and food.