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DSWD Sends Over P2.2M In Aid To Rain-Soaked Mindanao Families
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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has stepped in with much-needed support for thousands of families affected by days of heavy rains in Mindanao—bringing in over ₱2.2 million worth of relief items to help them recover.
With rains pouring nonstop because of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), many communities across Regions 9, 10, 11, 12, and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have been hit hard by floods and landslides.
“Following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive, we continue to coordinate closely with local government units to deliver immediate assistance to the affected families,” DSWD spokesperson Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao shared on Sunday, May 25.
From May 15 to 18, DSWD’s regional offices were on high alert, making sure that family food packs (FFPs) and essential supplies reached communities in crisis.
One such community is Barangay Poblacion in Carmen, Cotabato, where 376 families received food packs just this past Saturday. Among the recipients was Edna, a 40-year-old resident who shared how timely the help was.
“We’re so thankful to DSWD-12 for the quick assistance. The food packs really helped us get through this tough time,” Edna said.
In Zamboanga Del Sur, the DSWD Field Office also sprang into action, delivering aid to barangays in Kumalarang following flash floods and landslides. Meanwhile, in Zamboanga Del Norte, food packs were sent to severely affected towns like Bacungan.
“So far, we’ve delivered 1,315 boxes of food packs in the hardest-hit areas,” Dumlao added.
The agency assured the public that its Mindanao-based field offices still have around ₱12 million in standby funds and more than 419,000 food packs ready for quick deployment should the rains continue.
As of Monday morning, May 26, PAGASA reports that the ITCZ continues to affect large parts of Mindanao, Visayas, and Palawan. Scattered rains and thunderstorms are still expected, with a reminder for everyone to stay alert for possible flash floods and landslides.
No low-pressure area is currently being monitored for potential cyclone development, but authorities are urging residents to keep updated through DOST-PAGASA bulletins.
In the meantime, the DSWD says its commitment stands firm: no family gets left behind in times of crisis.
With rains pouring nonstop because of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), many communities across Regions 9, 10, 11, 12, and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have been hit hard by floods and landslides.
“Following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive, we continue to coordinate closely with local government units to deliver immediate assistance to the affected families,” DSWD spokesperson Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao shared on Sunday, May 25.
From May 15 to 18, DSWD’s regional offices were on high alert, making sure that family food packs (FFPs) and essential supplies reached communities in crisis.
One such community is Barangay Poblacion in Carmen, Cotabato, where 376 families received food packs just this past Saturday. Among the recipients was Edna, a 40-year-old resident who shared how timely the help was.
“We’re so thankful to DSWD-12 for the quick assistance. The food packs really helped us get through this tough time,” Edna said.
In Zamboanga Del Sur, the DSWD Field Office also sprang into action, delivering aid to barangays in Kumalarang following flash floods and landslides. Meanwhile, in Zamboanga Del Norte, food packs were sent to severely affected towns like Bacungan.
“So far, we’ve delivered 1,315 boxes of food packs in the hardest-hit areas,” Dumlao added.
The agency assured the public that its Mindanao-based field offices still have around ₱12 million in standby funds and more than 419,000 food packs ready for quick deployment should the rains continue.
As of Monday morning, May 26, PAGASA reports that the ITCZ continues to affect large parts of Mindanao, Visayas, and Palawan. Scattered rains and thunderstorms are still expected, with a reminder for everyone to stay alert for possible flash floods and landslides.
No low-pressure area is currently being monitored for potential cyclone development, but authorities are urging residents to keep updated through DOST-PAGASA bulletins.
In the meantime, the DSWD says its commitment stands firm: no family gets left behind in times of crisis.
May 26, 2025
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