DSWD preps over 37K food packs in E. Visayas, Bicol for disasters
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has prepositioned over 37,000 family food packs in Eastern Visayas and Bicol to prepare for potential disasters during the rainy season.
In Eastern Visayas, DSWD has stockpiled PHP22.05 million worth of food supplies at strategic locations such as Catbalogan City, Samar; Naval town, Biliran; Allen, Northern Samar; Borongan City, Eastern Samar; and Palo town, Leyte.
DSWD-5 in Bicol has prepared 37,983 family food packs to address the possible effects of a low-pressure area (LPA) monitored by PAGASA.
Both regions are ready to distribute these supplies upon request from local government units for disaster relief.
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