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President approves release of P1.1b for relief efforts

Manila, Philippines – President Benigno Aquino III has approved an additional P1.1 billion in Quick Response Funds for the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for the quick recovery of areas affected by super typhoon Yolanda.

President Aquino said: “Inaprubahan din natin ang kabuuang P1.1 billion para pandagdag sa Quick Response Funds ng DSWD at DPWH, para sa agarang pagpapatupad ng mga kinakailangang suporta para sa muling pagbangon ng mga kababayan nating hinagupit nitong trahedya.”

He said the government has P18.7 billion from calamity funds, contingency funds and savings that can be used for rehabilitating typhoon-affected areas. He also said that there are 22 countries that have pledged or have given aid.

President Aquino said: “Dumarating na rin po ang tulong mula sa ibang bansa; 22 bansa na po ang nagpanata o nagbigay na ng tulong, kabilang na ang Indonesia, Amerika, Inglatera, bansang Hapon, Singapore, New Zealand, pati na rin po ang Hungary.”

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