THE DSWD Field Office VI has started releasing family food packs numbering to 17,000 for Boracay closure-affectedfamilies.

“This is the first time that we are releasing goods in boxes here in the region. Most of the rice are in vacuum sealed packs,” said Rebecca P. Geamala, regional director.

The households, based on registered Disaster Assistance Family Access Cards issued, is 10,880, of which 5,881 are in Brgy. Manocmanoc, 3,480 in Balabag; and 1,519 in Yapak.

“Nobody will be left behind. This is why we are bringing in packs more than the number of households. We will serve even temporary residents who have been in the island for at least six months,” said Geamala.
Each box contains rice, assorted canned goods and coffee amounting to P417.

Aside from this, the DSWD continues in implementing response efforts for those affected by the closure.
A total of 17,018 clients were helped through the Aid to Individuals in Crisis Situation in transportation, medical, educational and burial assistance amounting to P41.2 million.

On Sustainable Livelihood Program, P106.7 million was released in livelihood assistance grants to 7,119 persons with P15,000 each.

On Cash for Work implementation, 5,126 individuals availed with a P29.6 million released in form of assistance. /dswd6