In his visit to the typhoon survivors in Baybay City Senior High School, Duterte vowed that his government will continue providing food and shelter to all those affected.
“So this is what I came here for, to let you know that the government has not forgotten you. I will say this again, and I repeat, food won’t be a problem,” he said.
The president said it is up to the mayors and other officials to see to it that the needs of those affected are addressed, as well as the problems that are yet to be identified.
“I know what you’re going through especially those who are wounded. It pains me, too. While I was conducting an aerial inspection earlier, Jalad told me that there’s a lot more, ” he said.
Duterte also said he promised to help Leyte residents rebuild their homes and bring their lives back to normal.
“You will be given a new house but it would be a long, long process and not an easy one unless there’s a miracle. But government will help you resettle first,” he said.
Prior the distribution, Duterte conducted an aerial inspection of areas severely affected by Tropical Depression Agaton in Baybay City.
Then, the president led the situation briefing with the officials from different government agencies and local government units (LGUs) to assess the damages and casualties relative to the onslaught of the weather disturbance.
Duterte also visited the Malasakit Center at the Western Leyte Provincial Hospital (WLPH) in Baybay City, before flying to Davao City
Photo: Sen. Bong Go's Office
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