Manila Bulletin
DSWD provides P3.99-M relief goods to Taal victims
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has provided P3.99 million in assistance to families in Batangas and Cavite affected by the Taal Volcano eruption.
Of the total aid, P3.736 million was allocated to Batangas, benefiting multiple cities and municipalities, while P181,781.48 was given to Alfonso, Cavite.
The DSWD has distributed 7,615 family food packs, 6,060 ready-to-eat meals, and 3,580 plastic mats.
Additionally, 9,000 family food packs worth approximately P3.67 million are ready for distribution, with repacking ongoing.
The DSWD Central Office, Field Offices, and Natural Resource Operations Center have substantial stockpiles and standby funds amounting to over P916 million.
As of January 15, the Taal Volcano eruption has affected 12,059 families, totaling 53,187 individuals.
Currently, 10,000 families, or 43,681 persons, are housed in 217 evacuation centers across the Calabarzon region.
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