PBBM conducts aerial inspection, relief distribution in Bulacan

CITY OF MALOLOS – To further assess the situation of the Province of Bulacan following the onslaught of Typhoons Egay and Falcon, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. conducted an aerial inspection over the province followed by a situational briefing in Balagtas Hall and disaster relief distribution for the affected Bulakenyos at The Pavilion in Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center here respectively.

Coming from Pampanga via a helicopter, PBBM surveyed the areas in Bulacan to assess the extent of damages and gain a comprehensive overview of its current state especially those that are still submerged with flood water.

The President was welcomed by Bulacan Gov. Daniel R. Fernando, Vice Gov. Alexis C. Castro, municipal mayors from the 20 towns and three cities in the province, heads of different departments from the Provincial Government of Bulacan headed by Provincial Administrator Antonia V. Constantino, and other concerned agencies.

Fernando presented to PBBM the gathered reports regarding accumulated damages from all sectors as well as the conducted efforts of different agencies including Provincial Agriculture Office, Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, Provincial Veterinary Office and Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office.

Furthermore, the President also passed by the relief distribution to witness and hear firsthand the situation of affected Bulakenyos.

Along with this, the Department of Labor and Employment also distributed a total of P770,924.00 for the 154 beneficiaries of Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantage Workers (TUPAD), which is part of the total of 9,465 beneficiaries in the province with allotted total amount of P41, 697, 600.00 who will receive their payout in their respective municipalities.

Other than that, DOLE Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma facilitated the downloading of an additional fund allotment for emergency employment under the TUPAD program amounting to P80,000,000.00, while a portion of it amounting to P31,500,913.68 was allotted for the PGB to benefit some 6,100 TUPAD beneficiaries which is set for identification in accordance to the new DILEEP Guidelines.

Also, the DOLE Regional Office III granted DILP grant checks to six Local Government Units amounting to P3,800,000 through their respective Local Chief Executives including the Municipality of Angat with P500,000 for its 50 beneficiaries of livelihood starter and enhancement kits; P300,000 for the 15 beneficiaries from the Municipality of Obando; P500,000 for the 20 beneficiaries of the Municipality of San Miguel; P500,000 for the 25 beneficiaries from Municipality of Paombong; PP1,000,000 for the 50 beneficiaries from Municipality of San Rafael and P1,000,000 for the 66 beneficiaries from the City of Meycauayan.