Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso (Photo from Manila PIO)
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Wednesday, Nov. 5, approved the allocation of P1 million financial aid for the people of Cebu that were affected by Typhoon Tino, as he called on Manileños to also help in the ongoing relief efforts and pray for the province.
Domagoso made the statement as he extended the city government’s solidarity with the people of Cebu and other areas hit by the typhoon.
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), Tino has left at least 66 people dead, 10 injured, and 26 missing across Visayas and Mindanao as of 11 a.m. of Nov. 5.
Of those fatalities, 49 were reported in Cebu due to floods, landslides, and fallen debris.
“Nakakalungkot, sa Cebu, hindi pa ho sila nakakabangon halos sa naganap na lindol. Ngayon naman po’y hinambalos sila ng bagyo (Sadly, the people in Cebu have barely recovered from the earthquake and now they have been hit by a typhoon)," Domagoso said, citing Cebu Governor Pamela “Pam” Baricuatro’s assessment that Typhoon Tino was “worse than Odette” in terms of rainfall, describing how floodwaters in the province rose dramatically within minutes.
He then extended the city's condolences to families who lost loved ones and assured Cebuanos that the capital city stands with them in grief and recovery.
“On behalf of the people of Manila, kami po ay taos-pusong nakikiramay at nakikiisa sa lahat ng pamilyang naapektuhan ng bagyo. The least thing that we can do is to share what we have, to be a good fellow to our fellow citizens, fellow Filipinos (On behalf of the people of Manila, we extend our heartfelt sympathy and solidarity to all the families affected by the storm. The least thing that we can do is to share what we have, to be a good fellow to our fellow citizens, fellow Filipinos)," the mayor explained.
Domagoso displayed the official LandBank account details of the Cebu provincial government and encouraged Manileños, local businesses, and overseas Filipinos to contribute in any amount they can.
Landbank of the Philippines
Account Name: Province of Cebu
Account Number: 3172-1038-03
“Wala pong maliit, wala pong malaki. Bawat tulong sa kapwa ay mahalaga. Prayers will help. Your cash will help (Nothing is small, nothing is big. Every help to others is important. Prayers will help. Your cash will help)," Domagoso stressed.