P130M fund for Guimaras rehab ready for release

The P130 million fund for the rehabilitation of the oil spill affected areas in Guimaras province is already available.

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Regional Executive Director Julian D. Amador said Environment Secretary Angelo T. Reyes has instructed them to immediately send a Work and Financial Plan to the Department of Budget and Management for the said amount so that cash allocations can be made immediately. The funds will be for the different rehabilitation activities that will restore the environment of Guimaras and affected municipalities in Iloilo.

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