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DSWD extends over P11-M aid to quake victims
As of November 20, the DSWD has distributed over P11 million in aid, including family food packs and cash assistance to affected families following a magnitude 6.8 earthquake in Southern Mindanao.
The DSWD Field Office-11 distributed 1,015 family food packs to Don Marcelino and Sarangani in Davao Occidental, while Field Office-12 sent 8,200 food boxes to Sarangani province, Glan, and General Santos City.
The earthquake affected 3,587 families or more than 15,700 individuals in 42 barangays across Davao Occidental, Sarangani, and South Cotabato.
DSWD Spokesperson Romel Lopez assured that the agency is ready to provide immediate distribution of food packs and essential items.
The DSWD currently holds over P2.8 billion in standby funds and a stockpile of resources for disaster response efforts.
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