From Mapanas to Jipapad, from Catarman to Bobon, the Department of Social Welfare and Development is always there to help.
During disasters, the first responders are the Local Government Units. And in the case of typhoon Tisoy, the LGUs have distributed assistance worth P7,485,012.44. However, there are times when the LGUs need help. And when they do, they request for augmentation from DSWD. And when DSWD receives those requests, DSWD immediately responds.
Ever since Tisoy made landfall during the first week of December, DSWD has never been idle. In fact, DSWD started its relief operations on December 3, and has been busy conducting back to back relief operations in the Northern and Eastern Samar area. These are the municipalities which were most heavily affected by Tisoy, and have requested augmentation from DSWD.
As of December 16, DSWD has successfully distributed these relief items. These relief items are based on the requests from the LGUs, and the recommendation of the local Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officers.
Allen- 1,500 family food packs, 100 sleeping kits, 669 tarpaulins
Biri- 500 family food packs, 500 malongs, 40 tarpaulins
Bobon- 500 family food packs
Capul- 500 family food packs, 500 malongs, 60 tarpaulins
Catarman- 1,500 family food packs, 800 malongs, 50 kitchen sets, 193 tarpaulins
Catubig- 800 family food packs
Jipapad- 1,507 family food packs
Lavezares- 2,500 family food packs, 1,000 malongs, 200 sleeping kits, 245 tarpaulins
Laoang- 1500 family food packs
Lope de Vega- 500 family food packs, 120 tarpaulins
Mapanas- 619 family food packs
Mondragon- 500 family food packs, 500 malongs, 500 blankets
Pambujan- 500 family food packs
Rosario- 500 family food packs, 400 malongs, 250 tarpaulins
San Antonio- 500 family food packs
San Isidro- 500 family food packs
San Jose- 500 family food packs
San Roque- 500 family food packs
Victoria- 500 family food packs, 500 malongs, 105 tarpaulins, 150 sleeping kits, 160 family kits
As of December 16, DSWD has distributed assistance worth P17,620,357.98. And as long as LGUs request for assistance, DSWD will continue to answer.
photo credits Honeylou Mora
