ZAMBOANGA CITY -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Region 9 (DSWD-9) has continued its food assistance to farmers affected by the El Niño weather phenomenon in the region.
Fatima Caminan, DSWD assistant regional director for operations, on Friday said that so far, some 34,454 families have already received family food packs.
Caminan said the beneficiaries from the provinces of Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, and Zamboanga Sibugay receive food packs containing sardines, coffee, three kilograms of rice, and other canned goods.
DSWD-9 has been distributing food packs for two months to help alleviate the plight of the farmers, whose crops were damaged due to the weather phenomenon.
Caminan said the beneficiaries of the food assistance were identified by local government units and validated by the provincial and municipal agriculture officers.
In addition, she said DSWD-9 has requested the agency's central office for funding intended for the cash-for-work program for the affected farmers. (PNA)
DSWD-9 distributes food aid to El Niño-affected farmers
By R. G. Antonet Go
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