Eleven disaster-affected local government units in La Union have received PHP20 million each from the national government as funding for disaster recovery and rehabilitation.

The recipients are the municipalities of Pugo, San Juan, Bauang, Sudipen, San Gabriel, Luna, Bacnotan, Tubao, Naguilian, Santol and Bangar.

In a statement on Wednesday, the La Union Media Affairs Office said the assistance will be used to strengthen rehabilitation and recovery efforts in the affected towns, including the restoration of vital infrastructure, public facilities and basic services affected by the recent typhoons.

The assistance is through the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund-Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery Assistance Program.

La Union Gov. Mario Eduardo Ortega thanked the national government and expressed the provincial government’s support to the local government units for their recovery efforts.

The national government has allocated PHP8.6 billion under Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery Assistance Program to a total of 306 disaster-affected LGUs all over the country to help them recover from the impacts of typhoons, earthquakes and the 2024–2026 Kanlaon Volcano eruption.

“The assistance supports rebuilding damaged roads, bridges, public buildings and evacuation centers, as well as restoring agriculture, housing, education, health services and local livelihoods,” according to Malacañang.

The assistance underscores the national government’s commitment to helping LGUs rebuild in line with the damage and needs of affected communities.

Through coordinated recovery efforts and the accountable use of funds, the assistance aims to help families regain their livelihoods and help communities return to normal. (PNA)