THE Makati City government has allocated P51 million in financial assistance to local government units (LGUs) affected by the typhoons, southwest monsoons, and volcanic eruptions this year.
The amount will cover 83 disaster-stricken municipalities and cities, with each LGU receiving P250,000 to P1 million each.
“The City of Makati stands in solidarity with the victims of the recent tropical storm Kristine and other disasters this year. We remain firm in our commitment to sharing our resources to help affected localities recover and build back better,” Mayor Abigail Binay said in a statement.
Binay said her administration allotted P21.75 million for 34 LGUs severely affected by Kristine.
At least P1 million each will be given to Legazpi City and Libon in Albay; Ragay, Sipocot, Libmanan, Minalabac, Calabanga, Pili, Caramoan, Goa, Bato, Bula, and Nabua in Camarines Sur; P750,000 each for Daraga, Albay; San Fernando and San Jose in Camarines Sur; and Mercedes, Camarines Norte; P500,000 each for Malinao and Tabaco City in Albay; Del Gallego, Camaligan, and Canaman in Camarines Sur and Labo in Camarines Norte; and P250,000 each for Mulanay in Quezon province, Santa Cruz in Laguna, Santo Domingo in Albay, Cabusao, Milaor, Magarao, and Siruma in Camarines Sur; Virac in Catanduanes, and Daet, Jose Panganiban, and Paracale in Camarines Norte.
In addition to financial assistance, the Makati Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) provided relief supplies and deployed search and rescue teams with complete gear to assist in relief and recovery operations in Batangas and the Bicol Region.
A total of P3.5 million in financial assistance will also be given to the six LGUs affected by tropical cyclone Julian which ravaged Ilocos Norte. These areas included Laoag which will get P1 million; Bacarra and Paoay, P750,00 each; Piddig, P500,000; and Batac and Dingras, P250,000 apiece.
Makati has also allotted P11.25 million for the 21 municipalities of Camarines Sur and Northern Samar affected by tropical cyclone Enteng and the southwest monsoon last September.
The recipients in Camarines Sur include Libmanan, Calabanga, Pili and Bula with P1 million each; Milaor, Canaman, Caramoan, and Nabua with P750,000; Del Gallego, Minalabac, and Camaligan with P500,000 each; and Cabusao, Sipocot, Gainza, San Fernando, Magarao, Goa, San Jose, Siruma, and Bato with P250,000 apiece.
Meanwhile, P500,000 was allotted for Allen, Northern Samar.
For the combined effects of the enhanced southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones Ferdie, Gener, Helen, and Igme, P250,000 each was earmarked for Puerto Princesa City in Palawan and Pandan in Antique.
A total of P10.5 million was also allotted for the 14 LGUs affected by the combined effects of the southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones Butchoy and Carina. The amount covered P1 million each for Abucay, Hermosa, and Samal in Bataan, Masantol and Minalin in Pampanga; and Marilao, Meycauayan, Hagonoy, and Obando in Bulacan; P500,000 for Pilar in Bataan; and P250,000 each for Bauang in La Union, Mexico in Pampanga, and San Mateo and Taytay in Rizal.
Two LGUs from Cotabato are also receiving financial assistance worth P1.5 million for the combined effects of the southwest monsoon and tropical depression Butchoy. This includes P1 million for Pikit and P500,000 for Kabacan.
A total of P750,000 was also allotted to Quezon province for the effects of Typhoon Aghon, with P500,000 for Pagbilao and P250,000 for Burdeos.
For the LGUs affected by the Kanlaon Volcano eruptions, P1.25 million was allocated, comprising P750,000 for La Castella in Negros Occidental and P500,000 for Canlaon in Negros Oriental.
“Aside from financial assistance, we are ready to extend our expertise, resources, and full support to aid in the recovery and rebuilding of affected LGUs,” Binay said.
