West Visayas execs appeal for release of typhoon funding.

Byline: Nestor P. Burgos Jr., Inquirer Visayas

ILOILO CITYWESTERN VISAYAS OFFIcials have called on the national government to find and release funds for repair and rehabilitation projects in areas ravaged by last years typhoon Frank, warning of another disaster when the rainy season sets in.

Presidential Assistant for Western Visayas Raul Banias said the release of the P8-billion Paglaum (Hope) Fund remained unsure more than eight months after the typhoon triggered the regions worst flooding.

Banias, executive director of Task Force Bangon Panay, said the delay in the release of funds has put on hold much needed repairs and replacement of vital …