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P19-M worth of aid given to families affected by ‘Opong’ in Eastern Visayas: DSWD
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has provided ₱19.77 million in aid to Eastern Visayas residents affected by Severe Tropical Storm Opong.
Assistance included family food packs, ready-to-eat meals, non-food items, and cash aid distributed through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program.
A total of 32,371 boxes of family food packs, 400 boxes of ready-to-eat food, and 151 non-food items were distributed.
The DSWD provided immediate aid to rescued residents and fishermen reported missing, with survivors receiving food packs, non-food items, and ₱10,000 in cash assistance for medical needs.
As of their latest data, the DSWD has provided more than ₱224 million worth of assistance to families hit by the combined effects of tropical depression Mirasol, super typhoon Nando, and severe tropical storm Opong.
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