Makati Mayor Abby Binay (right) turns over a check worth P1 million to Davao de Oro Treasurer Grace Quintana (left). The money is meant to assist the province, which was affected by a weather disturbance brought by a shear line early this year. Makati said it has allocated a total of P2,250,000 for financial assistance to Davao de Oro (P1 million); Kapalong, Davao del Norte (P500,000); Caraga, Davao Oriental (P500,000); and Lupon, Davao Oriental (P250,000). (Photo courtesy of Makati ICRD)
MANILA, Philippines — Makati gave Davao de Oro P1 million in cash assistance after a weather disturbance brought by a shear line affected the province early this year.
The city government said Mayor Abby Binay led the turnover of the financial assistance to Davao de Oro Treasurer Grace Quintana.
“We know they need all the help they can get to recover from the damage caused by severe weather events. Through financial support, we hope to alleviate some of the burdens of fellow local government units in recovery and rehabilitation,” Binay said in a statement Monday.
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Aside from Davao de Oro, Makati will also extend financial aid to Kapalong Municipality in Davao del Norte, and Lupon Municipality and Caraga Municipality in Davao Oriental as the shear line and Tropical Cyclone Kabayan affected these areas last year.
Makati said it has allocated a total of P2,250,000 for financial assistance to Davao de Oro (P1 million); Kapalong, Davao del Norte (P500,000); Caraga, Davao Oriental (P500,000); and Lupon, Davao Oriental (P250,000).
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Binay, meanwhile, said Makati plans to likewise share its best practices in disaster response and preparedness to help other local government units nationwide.
“We are ready to share our sound practices in various aspects of governance, including disaster risk reduction and management, to help other localities bounce back better and become more climate-resilient,” she said.