A total of 2,293 families in Talisay City and Minglanilla received cash and rice assistance from the Cebu Provincial Government on Friday, August 14, as relief efforts continued for communities affected by Typhoon Tino.

The second batch of assistance was distributed in partnership with the Talisay City Local Government Unit (LGU), providing affected families with financial support and food supplies to help them recover from the impact of the typhoon.

Through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO), led by Marirose Lopez, and the Provincial Agriculture Office, headed by Roldan Saragena, each beneficiary received ₱10,000 in cash and 10 kilograms of rice.

The rice was provided through the National Government’s “Bigay Bigas para sa Masa” program.

Gov. Pam leads relief distribution

Governor Pamela Baricuatro led the distribution in Talisay City, joined by First District Board Members Lakambini “Neneth” Reluya and Antonio Bacaltos Jr., as well as members of the Talisay City Council.

Addressing residents affected by Typhoon Tino, Baricuatro reiterated that public service is both a responsibility and a privilege.

“Akong pagka-gobernador, serbisyo ni. Usa ka prebilihiyo nga dili tanang tawo matagaan og higayon nga makagasa ug makasilbi kaninyo. Maka-serbisyo ko ninyo ug naa koy mahatag kaninyo,” she said.

The governor also expressed sympathy for families who experienced losses and difficulties because of the typhoon.

The provincial government said the assistance is intended to provide immediate relief as affected communities continue their recovery.

Assistance extended to Minglanilla

Following the distribution in Talisay City, the Cebu Provincial Government also extended the same cash and rice assistance to Barangay Tulay in Minglanilla.

A total of 96 beneficiaries in the barangay received the relief package.

The assistance forms part of the provincial government’s continuing response to communities affected by Typhoon Tino, with the Capitol coordinating with local governments to identify and assist affected families.

Veterinary assistance also provided

Aside from financial and food assistance for families, veterinary logistics were also distributed through the Provincial Veterinary Office to support animals affected by the disaster.

The additional assistance recognizes the impact of calamities not only on households but also on livestock and other animals that may be essential to families’ livelihoods.

The provincial government continues to coordinate with LGUs and concerned Capitol offices as relief and recovery operations move forward in areas affected by Typhoon Tino.

Through the combined cash, rice and veterinary assistance, the Capitol aims to help affected Cebuanos meet their immediate needs while communities gradually recover from the storm’s impact.