TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) VIII and V regional offices have joined hands to deliver a unified disaster response caravan in Masbate, extending vital aid to families recovering from the devastation of Typhoon “Opong.”
The Eastern Visayas contingent deployed its mobile clinic and “Angels in Red Vests” team to provide medical and welfare services, while their Bicol counterparts brought in a mobile command center and mobile kitchen. Together, they formed part of an inter-agency caravan that continues to roll out assistance across the province.
Residents benefited from health check-ups, laboratory and dental services, wellness support, and other immediate relief interventions.
DSWD officials stressed that the joint effort highlights the agency’s commitment to a “whole-of-government approach” to disaster response, a directive from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. designed to ensure that no community is left behind during crises.
Through this collaboration, the DSWD said it aims not only to provide emergency relief but also to restore hope and resilience among families rebuilding their lives after the storm.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
