00:00House of Representatives rejected Speaker Martin Romualdez's offer of more than Php 400 million for the victims of the Christine earthquake.
00:11This is the national news of Melales Moras of PTV.
00:17The distribution of aid for the victims of the Christine earthquake has been approved.
00:23Yesterday, Speaker Martin Romualdez immediately responded
00:27along with the Ako Bicol Partylist and Tingog Partylist for the needs of those affected by the calamity.
00:34According to Speaker Romualdez, in accordance with President Ferdinand R. Marquez Jr.'s order,
00:39they requested a wide-ranging relief operation.
00:43The Chamber approved the distribution of Php 390 million in cash aid for the 22 districts affected by the earthquake
00:52and they will also distribute relief packages worth Php 21 million.
00:57In total, Php 411 million of aid was distributed by the Congress.
01:03Speaker Romualdez clearly stated the President's directive that no Filipino family will be left behind in helping the government.
01:12They said that they are aware of how difficult the situation is for many of our countrymen
01:16so they are confident that the government's help will reach them.
01:21In Owas, Albay, Albay 3rd District Rep. Fernando Cabredo immediately inspected the areas affected by the earthquake for immediate action.
01:30He specifically visited the damaged roofs and roofs in Barangay Busak.
01:35In Camarines Norte, Camarines Norte 1st District Rep. Josie Taliado was also involved in the DPWH
01:43to resolve the issue of the landslide in the area of Santa Rosa Norte, Jose Panganiban.
01:50While in Bulan, Sorsogon, the relief efforts of Sorsogon 2nd District Rep. Jojo Fortes continued.
01:58From PTV, Mel Lezmoras for Balitang Pambansang.
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