00:00President Bongbong Marcos recognized the sacrifice of the first responders,
00:06those who helped in the following typhoon that hit the country.
00:10In the middle of that, the President also promised to help those in need,
00:15along with a call to everyone,
00:17this Christmas,
00:19which was led by Ivan Mayrina.
00:20We are blessed once again as we hold this event as it is a particularly appropriate time
00:50considering the challenges that our fellow Filipinos have been facing since October 21.
00:56Our collective faith and prayer to the Almighty is the most powerful tool that we have to weather these storms.
01:03It is said that prayer is not enough if there is no work.
01:07The President recognized the first responders of the local government who are facing the following typhoons,
01:13as well as the following of many in trouble.
01:15To all the workers, I am sure that they are exhausted.
01:23I am sure that they have done and they continue to do and work as hard as they can.
01:30I am very thankful to them.
01:32That is why the President was able to avoid the terrible and devastating typhoon,
01:36even though the President is still saddened by the loss of one of his fellow Filipinos in Camarines Norte.
01:40You know, my feelings about that is that one casualty is one casualty to many.
01:46In the midst of this, the President promised to remind people to get up,
01:50to continue to provide assistance even in isolated areas, particularly in food and water supply.
01:56The reorganization and reconstruction of those affected by the previous typhoons will also begin.
02:01The President's call is to remind the people in Lanta who are facing a severe test,
02:06as to when Christmas will be.
02:08I hope that we will be able to distribute Christmas gifts to them.
02:15They are in need and they are suffering.
02:18The President of the United States has also provided $1 million for the USAID and World Food Program.
02:24This was mentioned by U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin,
02:27who will meet with the President this afternoon at the palace,
02:30at the same time as the donation.
02:32Austin also said that the U.S. military is ready to help.
02:35EDCA sites that are used in Philippine-U.S. military exercises will help
02:40to provide assistance, especially to those who have lost their homes.
02:44For GMA Integrated News, Ivan Mejrini, for Tutok, 24 Hours.
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