National government and local government units (LGUs) will work together on how best to speed up repair and reconstruction of infrastructures destroyed by typhoon “Ondoy”. This is according to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in an impromptu speech when giving out relief goods at the Sta. Lucia High School, Pasig City.
The President also distributed medicine kits, and Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) cards to some 3,000 families from 30 barangays. These PhilHealth cards can be used for free medical check-ups and hospitalization in any government hospital.
The President also distributed relief goods to Alabang Elementary School, Muntinlupa City and Marilao, Bulacan as part of the national government’s efforts to help “Ondoy” victims. (PIA)
