The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assured that it has adequate funds and supplies for typhoon victims in the CARAGA Region.
In a statement, the DSWD disclosed that it has prepared over 6,000 food packs worth ₱13.5 million in its field office in the said region. Aside from this, the department also has a standby fund of ₱3 million for emergency supply procurement.
The Social Welfare and Development Department initially sent out ₱179,000 worth of aid for the local government units (LGUs) affected by Typhoon Auring. -PTV News