Manila, Oct. 5 -- A total 21 localities in Masbate still recovering from the devastation of Severe Tropical Storm Opong (international name Bualoi) received relief and medical support from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office's (PCSO) aid caravan.

In a statement on Wednesday, the PCSO said the caravan reached Masbate City and the following municipalities: Aroroy, Baleno, Balud, Cataingan, Cawayan, Dimasalang, Esperanza, Mandaon, Milagros, Mobo, Palanas, Pio V. Corpuz, Placer, Uson, San Jacinto, Batuan, Monreal and San Fernando in Ticao Island, and Claveria and San Pascual in Burias Island.

The caravan, which departed Metro Manila on Oct. 5, in partnership with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Light Rail ...