President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday extended over PhP50 million in financial assistance and services to farmers, fisherfolk and families affected by recent calamities in Camarines Sur.
In his speech at the Fuerte Camsur Sports Complex during the aid distribution, President Marcos said the Office of the President (OP) has allocated P50 million for calamity victims, to be distributed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
“Umaasa ako na sa tulong at suportang iniaabot namin sa inyo ngayon, kayo ay magkakaroon ng sapat na kakayahan upang makabangon muli,” President Marcos said.
“Makakatanggap ng tig-sa-10 libong piso ang 5,000 magsasaka, mangingisda, at iba pang pamilyang naapektuhan,” the President said.
Of the 5,000 beneficiaries, 600 each are from the municipalities of Minalabac and Nabua; 500 each from Milaor and Bula; 450 from San Fernando; 400 each from Gainza and Baao; 350 from Canaman; 250 each from Libmanan and Camaligan; and 200 each from Calabanga and Pili.
Source: PIA Bicol Region