Marcos orders gov't agencies to extend help to Pinoys affected by Maui wildfire
President Marcos has ordered the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to extend help to the Filipino families affected by the Maui wildfire.
Marcos made the directive on Thursday, Sept. 28, as he conveyed his sympathy to the victims of the tragedy last month.
"Our hearts are with the victims of the Maui wildfire and their families. With losses among the Filipino and Filipino-American communities, we deeply feel the weight of this tragedy," Marcos said.
With this he instructed the two agencies to help the state of Hawaii in assisting Filipino communities recover from the wildfire.
"In the spirit of unity and compassion, I have instructed the DFA and DMW to collaborate with the state of Hawaii to assist grieving families and help Filipino communities rebuild," the President said.
"We stand in solidarity with those affected, offering our condolences and continued support," he expressed.
Maui was struck with a big wildfire on Aug. 8, 2023.
According to the 2020 census, there are some 388,000 Filipinos born or living in the whole of Hawaii.