Manila: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has distributed over 2.3 million family food packs (FFPs) to families and individuals affected by recent storms, while maintaining stockpiles for tropical depression Pilandok and the enhanced southwest monsoon or 'habagat.'

According to Philippines News Agency, DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian revealed in a televised interview that the distribution of 2.3 million FFPs ranks among the department's largest efforts to date. He explained that the sustained need for food assistance stems from a sequence of weather disturbances, including three storms and the ongoing impact of Pilandok, over a period of nearly four weeks.

Gatchalian emphasized the continuous nature of the relief efforts, noting that Central Luzon and parts of the National Capital Region have recently experienced devastation, resulting in the displacement of residents. The DSWD's current inventory includes 3,586,913 FFPs, 301,570 ready-to-eat food packs, and 282,931 non-food items strategically positioned nationwide.

The extensive deployment of relief resources is part of ongoing augmentation operations for communities affected by tropical cyclones Luis, Maymay, and Neneng, as well as recent flooding. DSWD Field Offices are actively coordinating with local government units to monitor weather developments, track emergencies, and expedite requests for aid.

In addition, repacking hubs and supply chains across the Philippines are operating at full capacity. This is in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive to ensure disaster response resources are readily available and strategically positioned throughout the country.