DSWD distributes over 9,000 food packs to flood-affected families in Eastern Visayas

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Eastern Visayas has distributed over 9,000 family food packs to families affected by recent flooding caused by the shear line.

This swift action followed a request from the provincial government after Secretary Rex Gatchalian directed DSWD Field Office-8 to prioritize assistance.

As of Sunday afternoon, some 9,292 food packs have been transported to Eastern Samar towns and Borongan City.

The flooding has affected 28,582 families, encompassing roughly 98,805 individuals across 165 villages, with 1,665 families displaced.

DSWD is maintaining a stockpile of over PHP952 million to address the ongoing situation and continues to coordinate with local government units for further assistance needs.

The agency's Quick Response Team remains on standby, ready to be deployed if necessary.

DSWD Eastern Visayas regional office is committed to providing support and ensuring the welfare of flood-affected families in Eastern Samar.