MANILA, Nov. 12 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has earmarked PHP95 million in aid for the recovery of several Negros Occidental towns severely affected by Typhoon Tino.

The allocation was announced on Tuesday evening by Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco, who, with Education Secretary Sonny Angara, was in the province to represent Marcos in providing relief and conducting an on-the-ground assessment.

The Department of Tourism (DOT) said the presidential assistance fund will be coursed through local government units to boost rehabilitation efforts.

Of the total amount, PHP50 million is allocated for the province of Negros Occidental; PHP10 million each for La Carlota City, and the municipalities of La Castellana and Moises Padilla...