The DILG says 25 local authorities left the Philippines during the typhoon
A total of 25 officials of the local government (LGU) have left the country in recent weeks amid the catastrophic storms despite the lack of proper travel supplies, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILGs) said on Wednesday.
Citing the department, Clarissa Press Officer Clarissa A. Castro told reporters over Viber that 18 officials were left despite having their travel authorities enlightened, while seven others traveled abroad without foreign travel authorization.
Interior Secretary Juanito Victor C. Redu on Wednesday said through DZMM Teleradyo that local officials who are not cheap may face serious expenses, import omissions and FULL-WONGE omissions
Mr. Remulla said officials should stay in their positions to lead the response to the crisis.
“If you are conscientious and conscientious about your places, you should be here,” he said in the Philippines.
Ms. Castro said that Malacañang leaves the matter to the discretion of the DILG, noting that President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. He expects full accountability from local leaders during disasters.
Ms. Castro previously said that Mr. Marcos does not accept the returning leaders. “He doesn’t want the leaders to just take it easy. The work should be about the people, because the public trusts the government – especially in situations and situations like Tuesday.
The Philippines remains under a state of calamity after twin typhoons wreaked havoc in several regions.
The country was still recovering from the effects of Tino, which killed more than 200 people, when it hit large parts of Luzon on November 9.
Uwan, which reached the stage of Super Typhoon, and left 27 dead and about 2.4 million people displaced, about 804,000 sought refuge in evacuation centers.
Enough money
Meanwhile, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto said the government has enough funds to respond to disasters, as it has released about P18 billion to support earthquake and typhoon efforts.
Since Nov. 9
“It is important that the government always has funds ready to respond quickly to emergencies. As the Ministry of Finance, we in the Ministry of Finance ensure that we have sufficient needs and capacity in times of crisis,” said Mr. Octocto.
My NDRRMF annually funds disaster prevention, risk reduction and preparedness activities, as well as immediate relief, assistance, and post-disaster rehabilitation services.
Since Nov.
Government service firms such as the government insurance system and the social security system provide emergency and crisis loans to eligible members and pensioners, it said.
The PAG-IBIG fund also increases disaster property loans and insurance claims affecting mortgage lenders.
The World Bank of the Philippines has made loans to the government and private sector in disaster-hit areas, and provides relief loans to farmers, small businesses, and services.
The Development Bank of the Philippines provides financial assistance and loan renewals to local government units and loan renewals and additional repayment terms.
Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. it also worked with crop insurance for farmers affected by the recent earthquake.
In a separate statement, the secretary of Alenah F. Pangandaman is set to lead an inspection and relief operation in the islands of Sinnagat on Wednesday after the Twin Thrones Tino and rain destroyed the area.
The islands of Dinagat, especially Loreto and Tubajon, are among the hardest hit areas with Typhoon tino, which prompted the region to be placed under a state of disaster.
About 2,600 family food packs and 250 tents from the social welfare department, and 397 family packs will be distributed, said the Ministry of Finance and Administration.
The budget department is also expected to donate five Starlink Internet units from the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology to provide the affected residents with reliable internet connection. – Chloe Mari A. Hufana and Aubrey rose a. with a baby
