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DSWD’s aid for Carina, habagat-hit families hits P200-M mark
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has distributed over P200 million in humanitarian aid to families affected by Typhoon Carina and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon.
DSWD-Bicol alone provided PHP3.5 million in assistance to 7,436 families in the region, including food packs and non-food items worth PHP2.99 million, and cash assistance through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program.
Nationwide, the NDRRMC reported 3,628,500 individuals in over 3,000 barangays were affected.
The DSWD's assessment indicated that 1,892 houses were damaged, with 168 completely destroyed and 1,724 partially damaged.
During the recovery phase, the DSWD will provide financial assistance through its Cash for Work Program, Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation Program, and Emergency Cash Transfer.
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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has provided over P132 million in humanitarian aid to families affected by Super Typhoon Carina and the Southwest Monsoon.
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The Pasig City government has begun distributing P5,000 cash aid to families severely affected by Typhoon Carina and the enhanced habagat.
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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has launched a cash-for-work program to aid individuals impacted by super typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon.
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Heart Evangelista, as President of the Senate Spouses Foundation Inc. (SPFI), led relief operations for evacuees displaced by Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. ordered a "very focused" government response and aid distribution to victims of Super Typhoon Carina and the enhanced Habagat.
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