Malate, Manila – Department of Social Welfare and Development, in coordination with aid agencies, is stepping up help for the affected families in MiMaRoPa, amid concerns over the conditions faced by the victims.

As of 3PM, 19 April, report shows that there are 10, 663 affected farmers/fisherfolks in forty (40) municipalities in MiMaRoPa.

Of the 10,663 affected farmers/fisherfoks, 151 are from Oriental Mindoro; 2,175 from Occidental Mindoro; 878 from Romblon; 1205 from Marinduque; and 6,254 from Palawan.

Focus is turning to delivery of food packs and assistance.

A total of 300 food packs were transported to Calapan, Oriental Mindoro.

On the other hand, a cash for work amounted to Php206,000.00 were provided to a total of 100 beneficiaries for the cleaning of irrigation canals and water lily impounding facility in four (4) municipalities of Romblon.

For Palawan, 1, 428 food packs were delivered to Araceli Palawan while 799 family food packs were provided to Roxas Palawan.

Also, 822 affected farmers were included in the proposal for Immediate Short Term Employment thru Cash For Work in the three (3) barangays of Roxas, Palawan with a total budget requirement of Php1,911,060.00 in partnership with municipal or barangay local government unit having a proposed counterpart of Php530,000.00.

Proposals are to be transmitted and for approval of the regional office.
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