DSWD, PAF deliver aid to typhoon-stricken families in Cagayan

The Department of Social Welfare in Development (DSWD) has delivered more than 500 family food packs (FFPs) to areas affected by Typhoon Marce and Nika in Cagayan.

According to a statement on Wednesday, the DSWD was able to deliver 280 FFPs to Fuga Island in Aparri and 250 FFPs in Calayan, Cagayan using a Black Hawk Helicopter from the Philippine Air Force. (PAF) on Tuesday.

The delivery and distributions were made in partnership with the Philippine National Police (PNP), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) and residents of the area.

“Mabilis na na-unload at naipamahagi ang tulong sa mga pamilyang nangangailangan,” DSWD reported.

(The assistance was immediately unloaded and distributed to families in need.)

— Jiselle Anne Casucian/ VAL, GMA Integrated News