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'We stand with you': Romualdez OK release of P390M aid for 'Enteng' victims 

Published Sep 3, 2024 04:05 am

At A Glance

  • Speaker Martin Romualdez facilitated on Monday night, Sept. 2 the request for the immediate release of P390 million in financial aid to indigent citizens affected by the wrarh of Typhoon "Enteng". 

IMG-6e2410de146e5406d81d1195e0b2d08c-V.jpgHouse Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office)

Speaker Martin Romualdez facilitated on Monday night, Sept. 2 the request for the immediate release of P390 million in financial aid to indigent citizens affected by the wrarh of Typhoon "Enteng".

At the same time, the leader of the 300-plus strong House of Representatives said his office together with Tingog Party-list will launch on Tuesday, Sept. 3 their relief efforts in connection with the storm, which left many areas in Metro Manila and Calabarzon flooded.

Utilizing their disaster relief funds, the two offices will distribute around 35,000 food packs—each containing canned goods, noodles, and rice—beginning Tuesday at evacuation centers in Metro Manila and Rizal.

“Nauna tayong humiling ng hiwalay na pinansiyal na ayuda para sa mga distritong nasalanta alinsunod sa direktiba ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos na alalayan ang mga naapektuhan ng bagyo,” Speaker Romualdez said.

“My heartfelt sympathies are with all Filipino families affected by Typhoon Enteng. The flooding in the National Capital Region (NCR) and Calabarzon, especially soon after Typhoon 'Carina', is a heavy burden,” he said.

“I understand how overwhelming it must be to face these challenges back-to-back, and I want you to know that you are not alone–we stand with you during this difficult time,” said the Leyte 1st district congressman.

Romualdez, a lawyer from the University of the Philippines (UP), said that the financial aid or "ayuda" will amount to P10 million and will be distributed to families in each of the 39 congressional districts affected by the typhoon.

IMG-8d2dfe252f3081aa82275235b3dcc78c-V.jpg(Speaker’s office)

The P390 million financial assistance for flood victims will be funded under the Ayuda Para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

“We, at the House of Representatives, have quickly organized financial assistance to help those in need.

IMG-3816f9c127f1539245cbfa87da881944-V.jpgHot meals distributed to Typhoon 'Enteng' victims (Speaker’s office)

"Through the DSWD AKAP Program, we are providing P10,000 to each of the affected families. While this may be a small step, I hope it offers some immediate relief and helps you begin the process of rebuilding,” said Romualdez.

“I want to extend my sincere gratitude to the House Members who moved swiftly to ensure this support reached those who need it most. Their dedication to serving their communities in such trying times is commendable,” he added.

This financial assistance, Romualdez said, will be distributed to the most vulnerable residents along the path of Typhoon Enteng to allow them to recover as quickly as possible.

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