The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s approval of a recommendation to declare a state of national calamity amid the widespread destruction from Typhoon Tino and in preparation for the possible damage from an incoming, potential super typhoon.
In a press briefing, DSWD Spokesperson and Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao said the imposition of a state of national calamity will enable the DSWD to mobilize funds and resources faster for humanitarian and relief response.
“Malaking tulong nito sa DSWD para maging mabilis ang paghahatid natin ng tulong sa mga lugar na naapektuhan, especially that
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