DSWD distributes PHP250M worth of aid to Enteng, habagat victims

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has distributed almost PHP250 million worth of food and non-food items to families affected by Severe Tropical Storm Enteng and the southwest monsoon or habagat.

As of Tuesday, DSWD has released 587,952 family food packs (FFPs), with distributions ongoing in various regions hit by the weather disturbances.

In Samar provinces alone, PHP28.65 million worth of food packs have been distributed to 45,333 families affected by flooding and displacement.

The DSWD continues its efforts to coordinate and monitor the situation, providing immediate assistance as needed across Bicol, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, NCR, Eastern Visayas, Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Western Visayas, and CAR.

Each family food pack costs PHP500 and contains essential supplies like rice, canned goods, coffee, and energy drinks to support affected families in the storm's aftermath.