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DSWD distributes 142,000 food packs to families in quake-hit Cebu
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has released 142,000 family food packs to local government units in Cebu affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake.
DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian visited the mayors of the 11 quake-hit local government units in Cebu to discuss their needs.
The DSWD's Field Office 7 is assisting LGUs with disaster response, and the Visayas Disaster Resource Center is producing additional food packs.
Quick Response Teams have been deployed to San Remigio and Medellin for relief operations.
The DSWD is profiling affected families, particularly in Bogo City, the hardest-hit area.
DSWD field offices in Western Visayas and Bicol Region are on standby to support operations in Cebu.
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