PHThe Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has raised its alert level to red due to the prolonged effects of the southwest monsoon ('habagat') across Luzon and the Visayas. This decision follows a directive from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) to increase the national alert status from blue to red. Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao of the DSWD's Disaster Response Management Group confirmed that the department is prepared to respond to potential impacts such as flooding and displacement. Over 3.4 million family food packs are prepositioned nationwide, and P558.77 million in Quick Response Fund is available for immediate disaster response. Field offices are coordinating closely with local government units to ensure rapid relief efforts and public safety.
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