DSWD provides P53M aid to over 1.2M storm victims

Over P53 million worth of humanitarian aid has been provided by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to more than 1.2 million individuals affected by Tropical Storm Crising and the Southwest Monsoon across multiple regions.

As of Tuesday, families in various regions including Metro Manila, Ilocos region, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol region, Western Visayas, Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Davao region, Soccsksargen Caraga and Cordillera Administrative Region have received assistance.

The number of affected families has surpassed 490,418 with around 500 evacuation centers operational nationwide.

DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian reported that 14,191 families are currently residing in various evacuation centers due to continuous rains and flooding.

The DSWD has distributed over 92,590 family food packs since Tropical Cyclone Crising hit the country, with distribution continuing.