Manila, July 23 -- The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has begun accepting requests for shelter assistance under its Integrated Disaster Shelter Assistance Program (IDSAP) from local government units (LGUs).

This is in compliance with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to support families affected by Severe Tropical Storm "Crising" and the continued southwest monsoon rains.

In a public advisory on Wednesday, the DHSUD said LGUs may now submit their requests for assistance to its regional offices, provided they complete the following requirements:

Disaster report Master List of Beneficiaries prepared by the local housing office or board and approved by the local chief executive Certificate o...