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DSWD’s humanitarian aid for Mt. Kanlaon evacuees hits P132-M
As of April 10, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has distributed over PHP132 million in humanitarian assistance to families affected by the Kanlaon Volcano eruption.
This aid includes 107,825 family food packs and 24,990 non-food items, along with approximately PHP28 million distributed through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program.
Additionally, 3,502 food items, including potable water and hot meals, have been served to evacuees via community kitchens.
A total of 12,761 families, or 48,850 individuals across Negros Island, have been affected by the volcanic activity as of April 10.
The DSWD continues to augment the resources of local government units, with no reported challenges in coordination.
Kanlaon Volcano remains under Alert Level 3 due to ongoing magmatic unrest.
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