CEBU CITY, Philippines -- Cebu City has released over P531 million worth of financial aid to homeowners affected by super typhoon Odette.The allocation was released before the Commission on
Super typhoon Odette causes major damage to this residential area in Cebu City. | CDN file photo
The allocation was released before the Commission on Elections ordered a temporary stop to aid distribution here during the start of local the campaign season. Portia Basmayor, the DSWS head, said around 40,000 homeowners in the city are yet to receive their share of the cash aid as a result of the election ban.“Sa karon nagkuha pa man ta og exemption sa Comelec nga maka-proceed dayon ta sa pagpanghatag sa atong ayuda sa Odette,” said Basmayor.
Earlier, Carillo said, Comelec Central Visayas gave a “verbal” authority to proceed with the distribution of the cash aid. But in order to refrain from being flagged by the Commission on Audit , they were also told to await the issuance of a permit from their head office.
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