MAKATI CITY, (PIA) — The City Government of Makati has approved the release of additional financial assistance to 46 local government units (LGUs) that were severely affected by a series of typhoons that recently hit the country.
“The City of Makati recognizes the continuing need for financial support among localities severely damaged by strong typhoons. They need all the help they can get to recover and rebuild,” said Mayor Abby Binay.
Binay said that localities affected by tropical cyclones Kristine, Leon, Marce, Nika, Ofel, and Pepito will receive cash aid ranging from P250,000 to P1 million based on the number of families affected.
According to the city government, of the P23.75 million allocation, P16.5 million will be distributed to 32 LGUs affected by the combined effects of Kristine and Leon.
This includes P1 million each for Ilagan in Isabela, Bacoor in Cavite, San Pedro, Biñan, Calamba, and Santa Rosa in Laguna, and Donsol in Sorsogon; P750,000 each for Calauag in Quezon, Santa Cruz in Laguna, and Daet in Camarines Norte; P500,000 each for the City of Sorsogon in Sorsogon, Viga in Catanduanes, Dolores and Can-avid in Eastern Samar, Malinao in Albay, Cabusao and Milaor in Camarines Sur, and Paracale in Camarines Norte; P250,000 each for Batangas City and Bauan in Batangas, Macalelon and Polillo in Quezon, Pagsanjan and Siniloan in Laguna, Cardona in Rizal, Pola in Oriental Mindoro, Pilar in Sorsogon, Gainza in Camarines Sur, Bagamanoc in Catanduanes, Basud in Camarines Norte, and Canaman in Camarines Sur.
A total of P1 million will be given to local governments affected by tropical cyclone Marce, of which P750,000 will go to Pagudpud in Ilocos Norte and P250,000 to Gonzaga in Cagayan.
Likewise, a total of P6,250,000 will also be given to 12 LGUs affected by the combined effects of tropical cyclones Nika, Ofel, and Pepito. These areas include Maddela in Quirino, Santiago in Isabela, and Virac in Catanduanes with P1 million each; Baggao in Cagayan, Dilasag in Aurora, Caramoan and Viga in Catanduanes with P500,000 each; and Dingalan in Aurora, Licab in Nueva Ecija, Bagamanoc, Bato, and Panganiban in Catanduanes with P250,000 each.
Mayor Binay earlier this week led a ceremonial distribution of cash aid for the initial batch of recipients of the P51-million financial assistance granted earlier to localities affected by tropical cyclones Aghon, Butchoy, Carina, Ferdie, Gener, Helen, Igme, Julian, and Kristine.
The event was attended by some 60 local officials representing the beneficiary LGUs. Calabanga Mayor Eugene Severo delivered an appreciation message for the City of Makati on their behalf. (JEG/PIA-NCR)
(Photos courtesy of Makati City)
