The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced that it has prepared over 300,000 food packs for residents in the Bicol region in response to the ongoing eruptions of Mayon Volcano.
As of Sunday morning, a total of 301,311 family food packs have been pre-positioned for those affected by significant ashfall in Albay.
In addition to the food packs, DSWD has also set aside 27,322 ready-to-eat food boxes and 15,156 non-food items to assist the residents.
Emergency Cash Assistance
The DSWD reported that it has released more than ₱39 million in cash assistance for emergency needs and cash-for-work programs. This includes ₱11,304,150 for immediate support and ₱28,305,450 for the cash-for-work initiative.
The cash-for-work assistance has been distributed to over 2,169 farmers affected by the recent volcanic activities.
DSWD
The agency reassured the public that it will continue to provide support to all affected individuals until they fully recover from the impacts of the volcanic eruptions.
The latest eruptions have resulted in heavy ashfall across several towns in Albay, prompting urgent action from local authorities and agencies.