TACLOBAN CITY, Nov. 21 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has provided at least PHP10.31 million worth of humanitarian assistance to families affected by Super Typhoon Uwan that battered Eastern Visayas earlier this month, an official said Friday.

As of Nov. 20, the DSWD has distributed 15,487 family food packs (FFPs), 733 ready-to-eat (RTE) food boxes, and 306 non-food items to affected households.

"The amount reflects the DSWD's ongoing commitment to deliver immediate and sufficient support to communities impacted by disasters. It continues to gather updated information on damages and needs on the ground to guide relief and recovery operations," DSWD regional information officer Jonalyndie Chua said in a phone ...