Manila Bulletin
DSWD provides P26.87M relief to LGUs
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has provided P26.87 million in relief assistance to local government units (LGUs) to support them during the enhanced community quarantine.
As of March 24, a total of 71,409 Family Food Packs (FFPs) have been distributed nationwide, with 43,300 of these allocated to the National Capital Region (NCR).
LGUs themselves have also provided P35.08 million in relief assistance.
Specific cities in NCR, including Las Piñas, Makati, Parañaque, Pasay, and Taguig, received portions of the 10,990 FFPs delivered on March 23.
The DSWD projects a need for 988,920 FFPs to sustain poor households for the entire duration of the enhanced community quarantine in NCR.
The department maintains substantial stockpiles and standby funds amounting to P1.85 billion for emergencies.
DSWD will continue to deliver relief supplies to LGUs and ensure public service delivery while prioritizing the health and safety of its personnel and beneficiaries.
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