DAVAO CITY—Aside from the financial assistance that the city extended to the four provinces that were struck by Typhoon “Nina,” the local government of Davao through the leadership of Mayor Sara Duterte also send food packs to the victims of the typhoon.
The city sent a total of 20,000 food packs to be distributed to Marinduque, Camarines Sur, Albay and Catanduanes.
Each provinces received 5,000 food packs and financial assistance from the city government of Davao.
Two C130 planes delivered the food packs to the affected provinces that started on Friday morning, as mandated by the mayor to immediately respond to those who were struck by Nina.
The city also delivered P11 million to the four provinces from the disaster Quick response funds of the city.
This is not the first time that the city send cash and food assistance to typhoon affected provinces.
It has been a practice of the city government to help those who were affected by the calamities.
Earlier, Mayor Sara said that the city will always be willing to help those who are in need since the city has been struck by different calamities also in the past years.
Meanwhile, an additional 6,000 food packs are on standby right now waiting for the confirmation of the 4 LGUs if they still need additional food assistance for their constituents.
