Cash assistance will be given to those who were affected by typhoon Karding but it will be done later, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said.
The priority now is to provide relief goods such as food, water, and shelter, Marcos said in a briefing on Monday, Sept. 26.
He, however, said that a "whole range of assistance" is already prepared, including cash assistance.
"So the whole range of assistance is prepared, is ready to go. But right now, having cash is really not very useful for them," he said.
"So unahin natin yung mga (we will prioritize their) immediate needs nila and then when the time comes na magagamit na nila yung AICS, ibibigay natin sa kanila (that they can use the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations, we will give it to them)," he added.
The President further said that the government is currently organizing the airlift for food materials, food packs, and water supply to Polillo Islands which was badly hit by the typhoon.
"Then, after we intend to get the basics there --- again food, water, shelter, and even clothes, all of these things --- and then the DSWD (Department of Social Welfare and Development) is also prepared to provide AICS to them for those who will need assistance," he said.
After the briefing with key Cabinet members, Marcos led an aerial inspection to see the extent of the typhoon in Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, and Tarlac.
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