Tag: disaster relief
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Government Allocates PHP198 Million to Support Families Impacted by Mt. Kanlaon’s Activity
In response to the ongoing disturbances caused by Mt. Kanlaon, the national and local governments have disbursed a total of PHP198 million in aid to affected families, as reported by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Friday. The funds are distributed with PHP127.3 million allocated to Central Visayas and PHP70.7 million…
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Government Provides PHP198 Million in Aid to Families Impacted by Mt. Kanlaon’s Activity
The Philippine government, in collaboration with local authorities, has disbursed PHP198 million in relief to families affected by the ongoing volcanic activity of Mt. Kanlaon, as reported by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Friday. The aid distribution breaks down to PHP127.3 million for Central Visayas and PHP70.7 million for Western…
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DSWD to Deploy 15 Mobile Kitchens to Enhance Disaster Relief Efforts
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to distribute 15 mobile kitchens across its various field offices to improve disaster response capabilities. These mobile units, which have passed their final inspections at the National Resource Operations Center in Pasay City, are expected to significantly enhance the agency’s ability to provide immediate relief…
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Government Assistance for Kanlaon Volcano-Affected Families Reaches Over PHP197 Million
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) announced on Wednesday that the government has disbursed more than PHP197.5 million in aid to families impacted by the ongoing activity of Mount Kanlaon on Negros Island. The aid distribution breaks down to PHP126.8 million for Central Visayas and PHP70.7 million for Western Visayas, as detailed…
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Government Assistance for Kanlaon Volcano-Affected Families Reaches PHP197.5 Million
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) announced that the government has disbursed over PHP197.5 million in aid to families impacted by the ongoing activity of Mount Kanlaon on Negros Island. This financial support is divided between PHP126.8 million for Central Visayas and PHP70.7 million for Western Visayas, as detailed in the latest…
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Mt. Kanlaon’s Activity Puts 16,000 Negros Farmers at Risk
In Dumaguete City, the looming threat of a major eruption from Mt. Kanlaon has put over 16,000 farmers across Negros Island on high alert. According to Engineer Albert Barogo, the regional executive director of the Department of Agriculture-Negros Island Region (DA-NIR), the agency has been actively gathering data on farmers who might be displaced by…
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Government Assistance for Families Impacted by Mount Kanlaon Eruption Totals PHP170.5 Million
The government, along with local authorities, has disbursed PHP170.5 million in aid to families affected by the eruption of Mount Kanlaon on December 9, as reported by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Wednesday. The aid distribution includes PHP109.9 million allocated to Central Visayas and PHP60.5 million to Western Visayas, according…
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Government Provides Financial and Food Aid to Families Affected by Storms Kristine and Pepito
In a compassionate response to the devastation caused by the storms Kristine and Pepito in 2024, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in the Bicol region (DSWD-5) has been actively distributing financial and food aid to the bereaved families. The initiative, which took place in Pili town, Camarines Sur province, saw 74 families receiving…
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Philippines to Launch LITAW Program for Swift Disaster Relief in January
In a significant move to bolster disaster response, the Philippines is gearing up to launch the LITAW Program this month. The initiative, which stands for Liwanag (Light), Internet, Tubig (Water), Assistance, and Welfare, aims to deliver rapid and comprehensive aid to Filipino families affected by natural disasters such as typhoons, earthquakes, and fires. Senate Majority…
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President Marcos Jr. Offers Condolences to Southern California Wildfire Victims
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. of the Philippines has conveyed his heartfelt condolences to those affected by the devastating wildfires in Southern California, USA. In a statement released on Sunday, Marcos emphasized the significant Filipino community in the region, noting the personal impact of the disaster on many Filipinos living there. ‘On behalf of the…
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