ILOILO CITY (PIA) - - The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VI has released a total of P3,032,296.00 worth of relief assistance as an augmentation to the existing resources of four municipalities in Iloilo province affected by typhoon Agaton.

In a press report, DSWD VI said 5,336 Family Food Packs (FFPs) worth P2,593,296 were distributed in towns of Ajuy with 1,500 FFPs, Sara, 1,699; Banate, 1,137; and Dingle, 1,000.

Some 100 pieces of modular tents worth P439,000.00 were provided to the town of Banate, Iloilo.

Earlier, the Department assured that it will augment the resources of the LGUs affected by TD Agaton.

“We will augment the resources of the LGUs in responding to the situation. While the LGUs remain at the forefront of disaster response, kami, we are ready na tulungan sila,” said Regional Director Ma. Evelyn B. Macapobre.

The 301st Infantry “Bayanihan” Brigade of the Philippine Army helped the DSWD in the distribution of the relief assistance.  (DSWD 6/laf/PIA6-Iloilo)