DSWD aids 7K families hit by Oriental Mindoro oil spill
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is providing aid to families affected by the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro.
Over 7,000 families across six towns have started receiving food packs.
DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian led the distribution on Saturday and said assistance will continue as the oil spill impacts fishing activities.
The DSWD has prepositioned over P78.9 million in standby funds to support up to 10,000 affected families.
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