MANILA, Philippines — The government has earmarked P1.5 billion to respond to the needs of people affected by Typhoon Bising, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Monday.
According to DSWD, they have already prepared emergency relief supplies as early as April 16, which includes “stockpiles and standby funds” like the P517 million quick response budget from its central office.
Latest forecast from the state weather bureau indicated that Bising was moving slowly off the eastern section of the country.
“Based on the 6PM, April 16 report of the Disaster Response Management Bureau (DRMB), the DSWD maintains stockpiles and standby funds amounting to more…
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