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P8-M aid extended to ‘Kristine’ victims in W. Visayas
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has released a total of P33.34 million in aid to families affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine in Eastern and Western Visayas.
In Eastern Visayas, P24.94 million was released, which included 32,296 family food packs and 842 non-food items.
Meanwhile, Western Visayas received over P8.4 million in assistance, comprising 7,877 family food packs and 282 non-food items.
The storm caused damage to 1,446 houses in Western Visayas, with 124 destroyed and 1,322 partially damaged.
Currently, 1,319 families are in evacuation centers in Western Visayas, while 951 families are staying with friends or relatives.
DSWD has P116.11 million in relief resources available for additional requests.
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