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Gov't vows to protect people, extend aid during calamities — Marcos

Published Aug 7, 2023 03:05 am

At A Glance

  • The DSWD distributed food packs and P10,000 each to 1,000 beneficiaries.
  • The DOLE extended P2.3 million to 500 beneficiaries under its TUPAD program. It also awarded P6.4 million worth of livelihood assistance under its DILP to seven LGUs.
  • The DA awarded a certificate worth P21.6 million to the Province of Pampanga.

Due to the harsh effects of climate change, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said that the government must concentrate on protecting and assisting the public as typhoons cause flooding and calamities bring about difficulties in their communities.  

 

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot)
President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot)

 

Marcos said this as he led the distribution of government aid to residents affected by the recent typhoons in Pampanga.

In his speech on Monday, Aug. 7, the President assured the public of the government's support amid the changing climate.

"Wala kaming ginawa kung hindi gawin ang paghanda, dahil wala naman tayo magagawa sa weather. Paghanda sa mga magiging biktima ng mga baha, ng bagyo, ay pinaghahandaan natin ng mabuti (We did nothing but prepare because there's nothing we can do about the weather. We prepared well for the victims of flood, of the typhoon)," he said.

According to Marcos, he went to San Fernando, Pampanga, to ensure that the distribution of aid and the government's response to the effects of the typhoons were going smoothly.

"Mukha naman maayos ang patakbo ng ating pagbigay ng tulong sa mga nangangailangan (It seems that the distribution of aid was going smoothly)," he said.

"Nandito po ang pamahalaan ninyo at laging handa na tumulong sa lahat ng nangangailangan po (Your government is here and is always ready to help those in need)," he added.

Among the agencies that extended assistance to Pampanga residents were the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), and the Department of Agriculture (DA).

The DSWD distributed food packs and P10,000 each under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) Program to 1,000 beneficiaries.

On the other hand, the DOLE extended P2.3 million to 500 beneficiaries from Pampanga under the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating mga Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) program.

The agency also awarded P6.4 million worth of livelihood assistance under its DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP) to seven LGUs: Candaba, Macabebe, Masantol, Arayat, Porac, and Sta. Ana, Pampanga.

Meanwhile, the DA awarded a certificate worth P21.6 million to the Province of Pampanga that includes:
 

  • 13,354 bags of certified seeds worth P20.2 million to 8,723 farmer-beneficiaries
  • 186 bags of hybrid yellow corn and 15 bags of open-pollinated variety worth P1.1 million to 154 farmer-beneficiaries
  • Assorted vegetable seeds worth P230,000 to 162 farmer-beneficiaries

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