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P8.3M provided by DSWD so far to Rolly victims — Bautista
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has provided P8.3 million in assistance to victims of Super Typhoon Rolly.
This assistance includes food packs, non-food items, and psychosocial support for affected families.
The DSWD is ensuring women and child-friendly spaces are available in evacuation centers and that health protocols are followed to prevent COVID-19 transmission.
The department has stockpiles and a standby fund amounting to P281.2 million.
Rolly, the strongest storm to hit the Philippines this year, caused significant damage, with at least 20 deaths reported.
Infrastructure damage in the Bicol Region alone is estimated at over P4.79 billion, with agricultural damage nearing P2 billion.
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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported that Super Typhoon Rolly has affected 410,690 families or 1,594,813 persons across several regions.
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As of November 10, 2020, the DSWD reported that 9,878 families or 39,864 individuals are still housed in 517 evacuation centers following Typhoon Rolly.
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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has P884 million in standby funds and stockpiles ready to assist those affected by Typhoon Rolly.
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Super Typhoon Rolly caused over P14 billion in damage to agriculture and infrastructure nationwide, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).
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Super typhoon Rolly has affected 312,583 families or 1,197,888 individuals across various regions in the Philippines.
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