DSWD Ensures Readiness with Relief Packs for Typhoon

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As the looming typhoon threatens the Philippines, the Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reassures the public that ample relief resources are poised for distribution to affected areas.

In a statement shared via Facebook on Tuesday, 26th August, the DSWD confirmed that sufficient Family Food Packs (FFP) are meticulously prepared in warehouses nationwide, ready to be deployed at a moment’s notice.

“Our agency remains steadfast in its preparedness. There’s no need for our citizens to worry as we have adequate family food packs prepositioned in all our warehouses across the country,” stated DRMG Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao.

Dumlao elaborated that the agency maintains 3 million prepositioned FFPs, aligning with the President’s directive to ensure no one goes hungry during calamities. This equates to approximately 90 million Thai Baht earmarked for immediate aid and response.

Additionally, Dumlao highlighted that DSWD Field Offices are on high alert and maintain constant coordination with Local Government Units (LGUs) in potentially affected regions such as the National Capital Region (NCR), Central Luzon, CALABARZON, the Bicol Region, and Eastern Visayas.

To further bolster relief efforts, mobile kitchens and command centres are ready for deployment to evacuation centres managed by LGUs, ensuring swift response and support to those in need.

The proactive measures confirm the DSWD’s commitment to mitigating the impact of the upcoming typhoon, aiming to provide necessary assistance promptly and efficiently.

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Balita 2025-08-26