People wade through a flooded road during the height of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine in Naga, Camarines Sur on October 25, 2024. (Photo by ZALRIAN SAYAT / AFP)
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the President extended P50 million in cash assistance to families, farmers and fishermen in Camarines Sur whose livelihood were devastated by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.
It was announced by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during his visit to the province on Wednesday.
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FEATURED STORIES NEWSINFO 154 killed, over 8.8 million affected by Kristine and Leon – NDRRMC NEWSINFO Tulfo confirms passenger of SUV on busway is related to a senator NEWSINFO LTO names driver, owner of SUV with No. ‘7’ plate“Umaasa ako na sa tulong at suportang iniaabot namin sa inyo ngayon, kayo ay magkakaroon ng sapat na kakayahan upang makabangon muli,” Marcos said in his speech.
(I hope that with the help and support we are providing you today, you will gain enough capability to rise again.)
Article continues after this advertisement“Makakatanggap ng tig-sa-sampung libong piso ang 5,000 magsasaka, mangingisda at iba pang pamilyang naapektuhan,” he added.
Article continues after this advertisement(Each of the 5,000 farmers, fishermen, and other affected families will receive 10,000 pesos each.)
Article continues after this advertisementHe said the assistance will be distributed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development.
The beneficiaries are residents of Minalabac, Nabua, Milaor, Bula, San Fernando, Gainza, Baao, Canaman, Libmanan, Camaligan, Calabanga and Pili.
Article continues after this advertisementFinancial aid will also be given to 100 residents each from Pamplona, Bombon, and Magarao municipalities.
Before the event, the Department of Agriculture extended more than P247,000 worth of crop insurance payments to 10 farmers affected by Super Typhoon Julian.
Meanwhile, the crop insurance payments for farmers affected by Kristine are currently being processed by the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation.
READ: NDRRMC: Death toll from Kristine, Leon climbs to 151
As of November 5, the total number of reported deaths due to the combined effects of Kristine and Typhoon Leon reached 151, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.
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It also reported that 134 were injured and 21 are still missing.infinity games
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