PBBM VOWS CONTINUED AID FOR BICOL UNTIL SITUATION NORMALIZES

By Liezelle Soriano

MANILA — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has pledged ongoing support for the victims of severe tropical storm Kristine in Bicol until conditions stabilize.

Marcos highlighted the need for a long-term solution to the region’s flooding issues, which he attributes to climate change.

“For the immediate needs, I think we’re okay. The real problem here is that some areas are still flooded,” the President said during a situation briefing at Naga City Hall.

Naga City Mayor Nelson Legacion reported that damage to infrastructure, including bridges, has exceeded P1 billion.

Meanwhile, Acting Albay Governor Glenda Ong-Bongao stated that over 92,000 families in the province require additional food supplies.

Following the briefing, the President provided P50 million and P30 million in financial assistance from the Office of the President to Ong-Bongao and Legacion, respectively.

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