A P390 million will be funded under the Ayuda Para Sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) of the Department of Social and Welfare and Development (DSWD) as financial assistance to those affected by Tropical Storm Enteng.

On Monday, House Speaker Martin Romualdez facilitated the request to immediately release the financial aid for Enteng victims, upon President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s instruction.

Starting Tuesday, around 35,000 food packs containing canned goods, noodles, and rice will be distributed at Metro Manila and Rizal evacuation centers.

“Sisimulan natin ngayon ang ating relief mission katuwang ang Tingog Partylist. Nauna tayong humiling ng hiwalay na pinansiyal na ayuda para sa mga distritong nasalanta alinsunod sa direktiba ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos na alalayan ang mga naapektuhan ng bagyo,” House Speaker Romualdez said.

Moreover, Romualdez mentioned that the financial aid worth P10 million will be distributed to 39 congressional districts affected by the typhoon; while the P390 million cash fund will be funded under the AKAP program of the DSWD.

“We, at the House of Representatives, have quickly organized financial assistance to help those in need. Through the DSWD AKAP Program, we are providing P10,000 to each of the affected families. While this may be a small step, I hope it offers some immediate relief and helps you begin the process of rebuilding,” Romualdez said.

“I want to extend my sincere gratitude to the House Members who moved swiftly to ensure this support reached those who need it most. Their dedication to serving their communities in such trying times is commendable,” he added.

Romualdez stated that financial aid will be distributed to the most vulnerable residents to aid in their swift recovery.