Malapatan, Sarangani – Over the course of relief operations yesterday and today, the Department of Social Welfare and Development XII, in collaboration with the Local Government here has provided assistance to 696 families severely affected by recent 6.8 earthquake in the region.

The distribution commenced yesterday and continued through November 20, where each affected household received two family food packs.

DSWD XII, in partnership with the local government conducted thorough validation and assessment processes to identify and support families in various barangays.

This concerted effort aims to ensure that all affected households receive the essential aid required during these trying times.