Manila Bulletin
All-out relief assistance to be extended to areas badly-hit by 'Ulysses' -- DSWD
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has mobilized over P808 million in standby funds and stockpiles in anticipation of Typhoon Ulysses.
As of November 10, 2020, the DSWD reported over P226 million in standby funds and approximately P581.8 million in available stockpiles.
A total of 273,286 family food packs (FFPs) worth P125.88 million are available for distribution.
The agency has begun providing assistance to affected LGUs, including distributing FFPs and sleeping kits.
Additional FFPs and relief items such as hygiene kits, dignity kits, family tents, family kits, sleeping kits, plastic mats, malong, and mosquito nets are in transit or available.
As the lead agency for the Food and Non-Food Items Cluster, the DSWD has assured that affected LGUs will be given necessary assistance to augment their relief operations.
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