Malacañang has assured that the government will provide aid to the victims of the earthquake in Masbate and other affected areas.
According to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, there are still funds allotted for calamities amidst the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
He also stated that President Rodrigo R. Duterte is still waiting for the final decision regarding the visit to the provinces, “Siguradong sigurado po ako na gustong pumunta doon ni Presidente at siguro po makikipag-away pa ‘yan sa PSG kung siya’y pipigilan. Pagdating po sa ayuda, huwag po kayong mag-aalala. ‘Yung mga pagkain, yung mga blankets, yung mga resettlement area, lahat po iyan ay naka-preposition na po (I’m very sure that the President would want to go there and may even argue with the PSG if they stop him from doing so. When it comes to aid, don’t worry. The food, blankets and resettlement areas are all prepositioned).” – Report from Mela Lesmoras
