LEGAZPI CITY, Jan. 31 -- A total of 4,710 residents, including students from five provinces in the Bicol region, received Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) aid during weeklong offsite payout activities, a Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) official said on Wednesday.

In an interview, Jastine Joy Dichoso Escuro, DSWD-Bicol AICS program focal person, said a total of PHP13.1 million was distributed to 675 families for cash relief assistance and 4,035 students for educational assistance from Jan. 22 to 29 this year.

"Based on our record, the total amount of cash relief assistance is PHP1.8 million, and PHP11.3 million for educational assistance given. Educational assistance under the AICS program is the f...