Cebu Governor Pam Baricuatro expressed her gratitude to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for the national government’s unwavering assistance to the earthquake-hit province, particularly in the recent Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Bayanihan Aid Caravan.

“Mr. President, maraming salamat hindi mo kami pinabayaan dito sa Cebu,” Baricuatro said in her video message on Wednesday during the ongoing aid caravan relief operations.

Baricuatro also lauded the PCSO for being among the first agencies to respond to the earthquake relief efforts, commending PCSO General Manager Mel Robles for his leadership and for facilitating her request for help from President Marcos.

“And of course, I want to thank General Manager Mel Robles. GM, maraming-maraming salamat sa inyong tulong sa amin dito sa Cebu. Salamat for facilitating my request for help to the President,” Baricuatro said.

She also thanked all the staff of PCSO as well as the mayors of the province of Cebu.

“Thank you very much for your help, your assistance, and your support to the province of Cebu. Thank you very much,” Baricuatro said.

A powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Bogo City in northern Cebu on September 30, killing 72 people and causing massive damage to homes and infrastructure.

The Cebu governor also expressed appreciation for the delivery of new patient transport vehicles to 11 municipalities in the province, as part of the administration’s commitment to strengthening healthcare and public service.

“And also sa mga bagong patient transport ambulances dito for the 11 municipalities in the province of Cebu, we are eternally grateful,” Baricuatro said. | PND