DSWD distributes P3.6 million worth of aid for Aghon victims

More than P3.6 million worth of assistance has been delivered so far to families affected by Typhoon Aghon.

According to a statement by the Department of Social Welfare and Development on Thursday, Aghon has affected over 36,549 families or 128,511 in over 773 barangays in the National Capital Region (NCR) and the regions of Ilocos, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol, Western Visayas, Central Visayas, and Eastern Visayas.

A total of 57 evacuation centers in NCR and CALABARZON hold up to 652 affected families or 2,321 individuals.

“The DSWD, through its field offices, already handed over assistance to the localities in CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol region, Western Visayas, and Eastern Visayas affected by the onslaught of the typhoon,” said DSWD spokesperson Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao.

“Our FOs are also continuously distributing family food packs (FFPs) to the affected families. On May 26, our FO V, together with the Provincial Social Welfare and Development (SWAD) of Albay provided hot meals to the stranded passengers in the different ports in the region,” she added.

Over P2.8 billion funds remain on standby to further support the needs of Aghon victims. — Jiselle Anne C. Casucian/BM, GMA Integrated News