Marcos leads relief distribution efforts in Kristine-hit Cavite, Mindoro

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. led the government aid distribution worth over P88 million to almost 9,000 beneficiaries affected by severe tropical storm Kristine in Cavite and Oriental Mindoro.

The financial assistance to farmers, fisherfolk, and families to affected communities in Oriental Mindoro reached P46.4 million while the government aid for Cavite amounted to P42.3 million.

Each beneficiary got P10,000 aid as part of the administration's Presidential Assistance to Farmers, Fisherfolk, and Families Program, as well as additional welfare services.

“Ito po ay para matulungan po kayo sa iba pang mga pangangailangan. Ito ay tanda ng ating panata sa isa’t isa—na kahit anong mangyari, tayo ay laging magtutulungan,” the President said.

(This assistance is to help you meet your daily needs and marks our commitment to look out for each others.)

"The aid is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to provide immediate support to those hardest hit by the storm, helping them rebuild their lives," the Palace added in a statement.

Joining the President in the aid distribution at the Sigtuna Hall of the Tagaytay International Convention Center were Cavite Governor Athena Bryana Tolentino, Cavite 8th District Representative Aniela Bianca Tolentino, as well as Cabinet officials including Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary and former Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla, Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian, and Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel.

Other Cavite local officials present were Cavite Vice Governor Shernan Jaro, District Representatives, Board Members, as well as Mayors and Vice Mayors from the 23 local government units in the province.

"The swift and coordinated action aims to provide much-needed relief to the residents of Cavite, underscoring the commitment of the Marcos administration to ensure that no one is left behind during times of crisis.," the Palace added.

—VAL/RSJ, GMA Integrated News