President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. extended P1.2 million humanitarian assistance and readied over P3 billion standby funds to ensure a wider and faster distribution of government relief to residents affected by Typhoon Aghon.
“Nagbahagi tayo ng mahigit P1.2 milyong humanitarian assistance, at inihanda natin ang mahigit P3 bilyong halaga ng standby funds at prepositioned goods at stockpiles, upang masiguro ang mas malawak at mabilis na tulong para sa ating mga kababayang apektado ng bagyong #AghonPH (We have distributed more than P1.2 million in humanitarian assistance and prepared over P3 billion in standby funds and prepositioned goods and stockpiles to ensure broader and faster aid for our fellow citizens affected by Typhoon Aghon),” Marcos said in a statement.
“Asahan nating patuloy ang ating mga ahensya sa pagsuporta sa bawat komunidad at pagtiyak sa maayos na kalagayan ng ating mga mamamayan (We can expect our agencies to continue supporting each community and ensuring the well-being of our citizens),” he added.
Marcos made the remarks as some parts of the country continue to experience the wrath of the weather disturbance.
In its 5 a.m. Monday bulletin, the PAGASA said Aghon slightly intensified over east of Aurora with severe winds and heavy rainfall.
The eye of the storm is currently at 105 km east of Baler, Aurora moving north-northeast at 10 km per hour with a maximum sustained winds of 140 km per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 170 km per hour. PAGASA said flooding and rain-induced landslides are possible, especially in areas that are highly susceptible to hazards and in localities that had experienced considerable amounts of rainfall for the past days. PND
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