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DSWD: P339-M worth of aid released to typhoon-hit victims in Bicol
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 5 in Bicol Region has distributed over P339 million in humanitarian aid to families affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.
This assistance included 35,000 family food packs, bottled water, and other non-food items delivered promptly to Naga City.
A total of 462,969 families have received aid from the DSWD FO-5.
Financial assistance amounting to P20.91 million was also provided through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) and Ayuda Para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP).
DSWD FO-5 Regional Director Norman Laurio highlighted the importance of a whole-of-government approach, as directed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., in ensuring disaster response reached even isolated areas in Bicol.
The aid was crucial for communities impacted by flooding due to the storm.
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