MANILA – The city government of Valenzuela donated some PHP4 million worth of in-kind assistance and financial grants to various towns and municipalities in Cagayan and Isabela that were hit hard by the recent typhoons.
In his social media post on Sunday, Mayor Rex Gatchalian said the city government and its social welfare team have started to conduct relief operations in the municipalities of Aparri, Amulung, Solana, Enrile, and Tuguegarao City in Cagayan.
The team also headed to typhoon-hit communities in Isabela province.
Apart from cash aid and family food packs, the city government also donated face masks, face shields, and slippers, which will be distributed to the typhoon hit-families.
According to the local government, some PHP2.2 million worth of rice will go to municipalities in Cagayan Valley while PHP1.8 million worth of financial aid will go to municipalities in Isabela province.
The city government said the financial assistance will be covered by its local government's general fund.
The city government has earlier donated PHP6 million worth of financial aid to typhoon victims in the Bicol Region through the Valenzuela City (VC) Cares Plus program.
"Anchored on the city government of Valenzuela’s compassionate program—the VC Cares Plus, which does not only aim to look after the welfare of its constituents but also of its brothers and sisters in other municipalities and cities who are in need," the city said.
The city government is also helping Marikina City with its disaster response operations and other restoration efforts through its "Damay Malanday" project.
Valenzuela also provided humanitarian assistance to Marikina residents after it installed a "mobile kitchen" to help feed families staying in evacuation centers. (PNA)
