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Dbm Releases P362 Million Mindanao Quake Aid
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The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) released an initial P362 million to begin rehabilitating communities in Mindanao damaged by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake on June 8. These funds, drawn from the Local Government Support Fund, will be directly transferred to affected local governments to accelerate recovery efforts and restore critical infrastructure. The DBM confirmed that this amount is only an initial assistance, stating that sufficient funds remain available for ongoing relief and rehabilitation.
Key points
- An initial P362 million was released by the DBM to aid in the reconstruction of Mindanao communities.
- The funds are designated for repairing damaged public facilities and critical infrastructure in Sarangani, General Santos City, and South Cotabato.
- Specific allocations included P100 million for a multipurpose building in General Santos City and P140 million for various projects in Sarangani.
- South Cotabato received P122 million to fund the concreting of a local road connecting two barangays in Tupi town.
- The DBM stated that this initial release is part of a broader strategy, with sufficient funds remaining for continued support.
Claims assessed
- VerifiableThe DBM released P362 million to jumpstart the rehabilitation of Mindanao communities struck by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake last June 8.
- VerifiableInitial assessments estimate that structural damage from the quake reached P1.13 billion, and this figure is expected to increase after full inspections.
Missing context
The article does not provide a timeline for the completion of these rehabilitation projects or details regarding the specific criteria used by local governments to prioritize infrastructure repairs.
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