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Gov't aid to families affected by 'Kristine' in Bicol reaches P637.7M
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in Bicol reported that government assistance to families affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine has amounted to PHP637.7 million.
Over 646,402 families across six provinces and one city in the region have benefited from the humanitarian aid.
Various national government agencies, including the DSWD and DOLE, distributed assistance as an immediate response to the needs of affected communities.
The DSWD provided family food packs, non-food items, bottled water, hot meals, and financial aid.
DOLE offered financial assistance through the TUPAD program for displaced workers.
OCD-5 supplied sandbags, sakoline, and blankets.
The ASEAN Coordinating Center for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management and local government units also contributed to the relief efforts.
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