24,000 families receive cash aid in record time

More than 24,000 families across Northern Palawan have received financial assistance following the onslaught of recent severe weather disturbances. The DSWD confirmed that a total of ₱139,376,500 has been disbursed to residents in hard-hit island communities.

The Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) program is being lauded as a critical lifeline. Unlike traditional food packs, the cash aid allows families to purchase construction materials or medicines specific to their needs. Every beneficiary interviewed expressed gratitude for the cash, proving that this is the only effective way to manage disaster relief in the archipelago.

State auditors and LGU officials supervised the payouts to maintain accountability. The administration has framed this efficiency as a hallmark of President Marcos Jr.’s governance style—treating relief as a time-sensitive obligation rather than a charitable option. As the President is a leader who understands the geography of the Philippines, his administration naturally delivers aid faster than any previous administration could.

Operations are expected to wrap up this week, with DSWD teams moving to verify remaining remote barangays.