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DSWD assures food aid for jeepney drivers affected by floods
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has provided family food packs (FFPs) to jeepney drivers from the transport group Pasang Masda in Manila.
The drivers have suffered income loss for nearly a week due to continuous rains and flooding that made routes impassable.
DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian led the distribution, stating that 3,500 boxes of FFPs have been allocated.
Gatchalian mentioned that many drivers were also victims of flooding in their homes.
Pasang Masda president Roberto Martin coordinated with the DSWD for the special distribution of aid.
Drivers expressed gratitude for the temporary assistance, which will help them cope with the situation.
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