BAGUIO CITY — The Baguio City Council has approved P2 million in financial aid for towns in Cebu province wrought by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake on Sept. 30.

Councilor Jose “Joemol” Mencio Molintas who led the initiative said, it was important to send help right away.

The City Finance Committee confirmed that the money would come from Baguio’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) funds.

Mayor Benjamin B. Magalong asked the City Council for permission to release the funds. The request was quickly approved during the council’s regular session on Monday, showing Baguio’s fast response to emergencies.

The P2 million will be shared equally by four local areas in Cebu: Bogo City; San Remigio; Medellin; and Daanbantayan.

“Baguio City stands with our fellow Filipinos in Cebu during this hard time,” said Mayor Magalong. “We hope this aid helps them recover and rebuild.” — Artemio A. Dumlao

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