Flood-hit province offers P1M for Davao

TAGUM CITY—Gov. Rodolfo del  Rosario on Tuesday said the provincial government of Davao del Norte is giving at least P1 million to help flood-hit Davao City.

The financial assistance is Davao del Norte’s way of showing solidarity with the city which was devastated by flash floods last week that killed at least 30 people, Del Rosario said.

“We have promised to extend assistance to the city and we are now honoring that commitment,” Del Rosario said.

During the celebration of the province’s 44th founding anniversary last July 1, Del Rosario had pledged to give P2 million in cash assistance, but budget constraints and the damage brought by floods in the province on July 2 forced the provincial government to adjust the amount.

The governor said he has requested the provincial legislative board to immediately approve the cash aid so he can give the check to Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio.

The floods that hit the province last week displaced more than 700 families and damaged hundreds of hectares of rice lands.