Manila, Jan. 16 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) immediately distributed ready-to-eat food (RTEF) boxes to stranded individuals at several ports in Bicol and Caraga due to cancellation of sea travel amid Tropical Storm Ada, an official said Friday.

"Sa mga pagkakataon pong ito, ang mahalaga ay makapaghatid tayo ng pagkain na hindi na kailangan pang lutuin at maaaring ma-consume agad ng ating mga kababayan na apektado ng bagyo, lalo na yung mga naantala ang biyahe sa mga pantalan at walang kasiguraduhan kung kailan sila makakauwi o makakarating sa kanilang pupuntahan (In these times, it is important to give food that can be immediately consumed by those affected by the typhoon, especially those stranded in ports ...