MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has assured the public that enough funds are available to support government efforts to help areas likely affected by Super Typhoon Mawar. According to the DBM, the government still has some P18.3 billion in calamity funds, including the P1.5 billion carried over from 2022's budget, that can be used for various disaster relief operations until the end of 2023. Mawar further intensified on Friday morning as it nears the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), with the state meteorological bureau predicting it to peak in 24 to 36 hours and enter PAR as 'Betty' this weekend.

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