Manila, Oct. 9 -- The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the release of PHP716.15 million to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to replenish its Quick Response Fund (QRF) for disaster-hit communities.

In a statement on Thursday, the DBM said the move is in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive for faster, more compassionate relief operations.

"This replenishment helps guarantee the DSWD can continue to provide food, shelter, and cash aid to families when they need it most," Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said.

The replenishment will support the stockpiling of Family Food Packs (FFPs) and Non-Food Items (NFIs) for around 424,681 families, and the distribution of Emergency C...