President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. on Thursday expressed confidence that the government has enough budget to provide further support for the families affected by Mayon Volcano's recent activities.
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Thursday expressed confidence that the government has enough budget to provide further support for the families affected by Mayon Volcano's recent activities.
In an ambush interview In Taguig City, Marcos was asked if there is enough fund to help affected residents as the Albay government has said it needs P166.7 million from the national government to ensure the continued assistance.
Of the amount, P156.71 million would go to relief services; P5 million to water and sanitation; P10 million to health emergency services; P10 million to temporary learning spaces; P5 million to livestock evacuation; P5 million to logistics; and P10 million for emergency assistance. Lagman also said P30 million from the province's quick response fund is already being used by the provincial government.
GMA News Online asked the Department of Budget and Management where will it source the more than P166 million fund needed for the affected residents but it has yet to receive a response as of posting time.
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