Cebu Prov’l Board commends Baricuatro for prompt aid to Davao Oriental

CEBU – Cebu governor Pamela Baricuatro received commendation from the 17^th Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Cebu for her prompt response to send assistance to the Province of Davao Oriental, which was also hit by an earthquake on October 10, in a resolution authored by PB member Nino Seno and approved unanimously during its session on October 20.

“The Cebu Provincial Board (PB) is “commending and extending the highest gratitude to Governor Pamela Baricuatro for her prompt, decisive, immediate, and compassionate response to the earthquake-stricken Province of Davao Oriental and for the grant of P5 million financial assistance to the said province,” the resolution reads.

As can be recalled, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan under the chairmanship of Vice Governor Glenn Soco unanimously approved Gov. Baricuatro's urgent P5-million aid package request for Davao Oriental on October 13.

PB Member Dr. Stanley Caminero and Dr. Nikki Catalan, on behalf of the Province of Cebu flew to Davao Oriental to personally deliver and turnover the cash assistance to Governor Nelson Dayanghirang on October 15 to aid the relief and rehabilitation efforts in Davao Oriental after the earthquake.

In an astonishing encounter, Davao Oriental also gave Cebu a ₱1 million donation as a return of gratitude and sign of unity between the two provinces, proving the spirit of Bayanihan and solidarity between Cebu and Davao Oriental, two provinces working together to rise after disasters.

“Dako akong pasalamat sa Provincial Government of Cebu nga gipangulohan ni Gov. Pamela. Kini nga buhat nagpakita sa tinuod nga espiritu sa pakig-uban, ug panaghiusa sa panahon sa kalisdanan,” Gov. Dayanghirang said. (Dayanghirang expressed his gratitude to the Cebu Provincial government headed by governor Baricuatro for sharing the true spirit of “Bayanihan” and unity in times of disasters and calamities.)

Soco bared that the SP also approved during the October 20 session the following earthquake-related resolutions:  Requesting all pet owners in the Province of Cebu to untie or unchain their pets during fires, earthquakes, and other natural calamities to allow them a chance to save themselves in case their owners are unable to do so.

The SP commends and expresses heartfelt appreciation to all Cebuanos for the love, cooperation, support, and spirit of Bayanihan in helping one another as manifested during and after the recent earthquakes that struck the Province of Cebu and reminding the public to remain vigilant, prepared, and ready as aftershocks continue to occur following the recent earthquakes in the Province of Cebu.

More SP resolutions commended the public and private sectors for the comprehensive efforts to deliver humanitarian aid, assistance, relief and other services to facilitate the efficient and effective flow of assistance to the victims of the 6.9 magnitude earthquake that hit northern Cebu.

The SP also expressed its gratitude to the collective efforts of the municipalities of Tudela, Poro, Liloan, Carmen, and City of Danao of the Fifth District of Cebu through their respective local chief executives and its constituents for extending various humanitarian aid and assistance, relief goods and services to the victims of the 6.9 magnitude earthquake on September 30, this year. (Photos: Capitol PIA/Google Images)