President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday led the distribution of financial assistance worth PHP42.33 million to farmers and fisherfolk in Cavite province affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami) and Super Typhoon Leon (Kong-rey).

A total of 4,233 beneficiaries from 21 municipalities in the province received PHP10,000 each.

“Patuloy ang ating pagsusumikap maibalik sa normal ang kalagayan ng mga Caviteño at mga karatig na probinsya ng Calabarzon (We continue to work hard to help Caviteños return to their normal lives, as well as those in neighboring provinces of Calabarzon),” Marcos said in his speech during the aid distribution at the Tagaytay International Convention Center.

He vowed to help victims of Kristine and Leon recover from their impacts as soon as possible.

The President said the Department of Social Welfare and Development and the Department of Labor and Employment were present during the event to provide assistance.

The President also urged Caviteños to remain resolute and hopeful in the face of challenges as he assured them of continued government support.

“Hinihikayat ko kayong lahat na manatiling matatag, magtulungan po kayo, at huwag mawalan ng pag-asa, dahil ang pamahalaan ay kasama ninyo sa bawat hakbang ng inyong pagbangon (I encourage you all to stay strong, work together, and never lose hope, because the government is with you every step of the way in your recovery),” Marcos said. (PNA)