By Liezelle Soriano
MANILA — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will maintain its support for the victims of Typhoon Kristine.
DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian stated that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed the department to provide immediate financial assistance to those affected by the storm.
“Makakaasa ho kayo na tuloy-tuloy po ‘yan – ‘yan ang instruction sa atin ng ating mahal na Pangulo na walang pamilya, o walang biktima ng kalamidad ang magugutom,” Gatchalian assured.
“Pangalawa, kapag bumaba na ho ang tubig baha, sisiguraduhin natin na ang mga cash relief or cash assistance magsisimula na sa mabilis na panahon,” he added.
Gatchalian emphasized that the DSWD has sufficient funds to meet the financial needs of the victims.
“Let me categorically say that the DSWD has available funds ready to mobilize financial assistance in the coming days,” he said.
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