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Over 216,000 food packs sent to LGUs hit by 6.9 quake
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has dispatched over 216,000 family food packs to 12 local government units (LGUs) in Cebu province most affected by a magnitude 6.9 earthquake.
DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian stated this was the agency's fastest and largest deployment of food packs during a calamity.
LGUs received the food packs over three consecutive days and have been distributing them to affected communities, with some completing the first wave of relief goods.
The DSWD has committed to continuing relief and recovery efforts to ensure no affected family is left behind.
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