Catbalogan City, Samar- Four hundred typhoon Yolanda survivors recently received the 5K Presidential Financial Assistance (5kPFA) as DSWD Region VIII continues the distribution of this aid regionwide.

These beneficiaries come from nine barangays of the city – Barangays 10, Lagundi, Socorro, San Andres, Bunu-anan, Brgy. 13, Pangdan, Canlapwas and Ibol. Assistance was given in the form of a check worth P5,000.

There are 3,769 beneficiaries in Catbalogan City, and DSWD will be scheduling further payouts for the remaining beneficiaries.

There are 41,185 beneficiaries in the entire Region. These beneficiaries were listed by People’s Organizations and were validated by the DSWD. As of February 2018, DSWD has distributed this aid to 12,215 beneficiaries across Region VIII, and is currently processing the schedule of payouts for the remaining 28,970.

DSWD is fast tracking the distribution to ensure that the assistance will be given as soon as possible.

The 5KPFA was created to provide financial aid for Yolanda survivors who have not received shelter assistance from the government. It is funded by the Socio-Civic Projects Fund of the Office of the President.

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