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DSWD distributes over 24K food packs in Eastern Visayas
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has distributed over PHP55 million in humanitarian aid to families affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.
As of Thursday morning, the DSWD had provided 71,514 family food packs and 2,134 non-food items to affected individuals.
The Bicol Region received the largest portion of family food packs with 43,423 distributed.
In Eastern Visayas, over 24,000 family food packs have been distributed to families in Eastern Samar, Samar province, Southern Leyte, and Biliran.
Each family food pack contains essential food items including rice, corned beef, tuna, sardines, coffee, and energy drinks.
The DSWD has substantial standby funds amounting to PHP204.3 million and a stockpile of nearly 2 million family food packs.
The department is continuously producing family food packs at its major hubs to ensure immediate replenishment of distributed supplies.
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