Puerto Princesa Failed to Receive Cash Assistance After Spending Hours in Line
Numerous flood victims in Puerto Princesa were left empty-handed after waiting for hours to receive cash assistance.
Recently, JR Garcia, a Facebook user, shared photos of the long lines, showing how many residents stayed until late at night, only to leave empty-handed. The post garnered various reactions from the online community.
The cash assistance distribution began at 3 p.m. last Friday (February 14, 2025). Hundreds of flood victims lined up, hoping to receive the financial aid they desperately needed.
However, as the evening went on, the lines remained long, and many residents were informed that the process had reached its cut-off time.
With no other choice, several people, including elderly individuals and parents with young children, went home empty-handed after waiting for hours.
The incident raised concerns among the affected residents and observers online. Many pointed out how the distribution process could have been better organized to accommodate everyone.
Several commenters suggested that instead of requiring residents to line up in one central location, officials could distribute the cash assistance directly in the barangays to make it more accessible and manageable.
Individuals who had sacrificed their time, energy, and even resources to travel to the distribution site were deeply disappointed. For flood victims, the cash assistance was seen as a much-needed relief to help them recover from the damage caused by the calamity.
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While the local government has yet to respond to the concerns, the incident emphasizes the importance of efficient planning during emergency aid distributions.
The social media users expressed their reactions to the incident:
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