DSWD provides over P30M aid to Bicol families affected by STS Kristine

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has provided PHP30.2 million in humanitarian aid to families affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine in the Bicol Region as of Thursday morning.

DSWD-5 has distributed 45,182 family food packs and 710 non-food items worth over PHP30 million to affected families in Albay, Sorsogon, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Masbate, and Catanduanes.

The storm affected 345,548 families or 1,669,507 persons in the Bicol Region.

A total of 47,924 families or 183,429 persons were displaced, with most from Albay and Camarines Sur.

Ongoing relief distributions are being conducted in various towns and cities across Albay, Camarines Norte, and Camarines Sur.

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