Malacañang on Monday defended the P5,000 and P10,000 cash assistance given to families affected by Typhoon Tino, stressing that it was only initial aid and not the government’s total support.
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro noted that similar amounts were provided during the previous administration and that President Marcos Jr. has already allocated P760 million to affected areas.
She added that local government units also received funds for recovery, and the assistance does not end with the cash grants.
The announcement follows criticisms from figures like former Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon, who called the amounts insufficient compared to the government’s flood-control spending.
The issue comes amid broader concerns over alleged corruption in public works projects, which have sparked protests and prompted the creation of an independent commission to investigate past infrastructure projects.
Source: PhilNews24 | November 11, 2025
PALACE EXPLAINS RATIONALE BEHIND P5,000-P10,000 AID FOR TYPHOON TINO SURVIVORS
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