Tag: Relief Efforts
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Relief Efforts Intensify in Cordillera Amidst Successive Typhoons
In the wake of Super Typhoon Pepito’s impact on Luzon, the Cordillera region has seen a surge in humanitarian aid. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Cordillera has been actively involved in distributing relief, with 3,500 family food packs recently delivered to a satellite warehouse in Apayao province. This delivery is part…
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DSWD Boosts Cordillera Relief Efforts with 35,000 Additional Food Packs
In a significant move to support the Cordillera region, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has dispatched an additional 35,000 family food packs from its central warehouse. These supplies are set to reach various provinces in the region, including Tabuk City and Baguio City, starting Tuesday, as confirmed by Maria Aplaten, the regional…
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Massive Evacuation in Aurora as Tropical Storm Nika Strikes
In the wake of Severe Tropical Storm Nika, also known internationally as Toraji, a significant evacuation effort has been underway in Aurora province. The storm has led to the displacement of 2,651 families, totaling 7,535 individuals, according to the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO). As the region was placed under Tropical Cyclone…
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Ilocos Norte Continues Relief Efforts for Typhoon Marce Victims
In the aftermath of Typhoon Marce, also known internationally as Yinxing, Ilocos Norte’s provincial government, led by Governor Matthew Joseph Manotoc, has been actively distributing relief supplies. On November 8, 2024, relief efforts continued with the distribution of family food packs and potable water to various evacuation centers across the province, where nearly all households…
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Typhoon Marce Forces Evacuation of Over 3,000 Families in Region II
In response to the onslaught of Typhoon Marce, also known internationally as Yinxing, more than 3,469 families, totaling 10,088 individuals, have been evacuated from high-risk areas in Region II since Wednesday. The typhoon has been battering the northernmost part of mainland Luzon, prompting swift action from local authorities. Lucia Alan, the regional director of the…
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Mass Evacuation in Region II as Typhoon Marce Strikes
In response to the onslaught of Typhoon Marce, also known internationally as Yinxing, over 3,469 families, totaling 10,088 individuals, have been evacuated from high-risk zones in Region II since Wednesday. The typhoon has been battering the northernmost part of mainland Luzon, prompting urgent action from local authorities. Lucia Alan, the regional director of the Department…
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Over P105 Million in Aid Prepared for Typhoon Marce Victims in Cordillera Region
In response to the looming threat of Typhoon Marce, also known internationally as Yinxing, the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) has mobilized a substantial relief effort, with over PHP105.5 million in aid and funds ready for deployment. Maria Aplaten, the regional director of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in CAR, confirmed that the…
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DSWD Prepares Over 43,000 Relief Items for Ilocos Region in Response to Typhoon Marce
In anticipation of Typhoon Marce, also known internationally as Yinxing, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has mobilized relief efforts in the Ilocos Region, stockpiling a total of PHP57.9 million in aid. This includes 28,797 family food packs valued at PHP20.6 million and 14,944 non-food items amounting to PHP37.3 million, as stated by…
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