Amount to be reviewed by the Provincial Board

The Negros Occidental provincial government has pledged P1 million in assistance to victims of the recent Taal Volcano eruption in Batangas. Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said the funds would be sourced from a budget set aside for localities affected by disasters, particularly those under a “state of calamity.”
The governor said the amount, which was agreed upon during a meeting with provincial officials, will be reviewed during the next Provincial Board session.
In addition, aside from the provincial government, the Bacolod City government earlier announced they would also provide assistance to those affected by the eruption.
Meanwhile, the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office pledged to offer assistance by donating a portion of the rice allowance provided for police./DGB, WDJ