Marcos vows safe and swift recovery of Negros Occidental typhoon victims

President Marcos assured residents of Negros Occidental that government support will be sustained and expanded in the aftermath of Typhoon Tino, telling survivors that the administration will ensure their “safe and swift recovery.”

- By ARGYLL CYRUS GEDUCOS, RAYMUND ANTONIO, and MARTIN SADONGDONG

Marcos said this as he visited the typhoon victims in Negros Occidental, a province he described as “among the hardest hit” by the recent calamities.

In a social media post, the President ensured the quick recovery of those affected by the typhoon.

“Sisiguraduhin naming maayos, ligtas at mabilis ang inyong pagbangon (We will ensure that your recovery is orderly, safe, and swift)," he said as he toured some of the worst-hit areas in the province on Saturday, Nov. 15.

He added that the situation prompted the rapid deployment of food, water, health services, power restoration efforts, and clearing operations.

Situation briefing, P95-M assistance package

Marcos later convened a situation briefing at the La Castellana Municipal Hall with Cabinet members from the departments of Energy, Education, Health, Agriculture, Human Settlements, and Social Welfare, alongside local officials.

The President has so far allocated P95 million in assistance for Negros Occidental's recovery. The fund distribution includes:

• P50 million for the provincial government

• P10 million each for La Carlota City, La Castellana, and Moises Padilla

• P5 million each for Binalbagan, Isabela, and Hinigaran

Marcos said the national government will continue delivering relief and rehabilitation programs "hangga't hindi nakakabalik sa normal ang mga komunidad (until communities fully return to normal)."

Emotional school visit

The President visited the Jose Pepito Montilla Garcia Sr. National High School (JPMGS NHS) in Moises Padilla, where several classrooms were submerged during the typhoon.

Moises Padilla Public Schools District Supervisor Gideon Panganiban became emotional as he described the devastation and the difficulty of ensuring learning continuity.