The Oriental Mindoro oil spill has affected nearly 142,000 individuals, said the Department of Social Welfare and Development.
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine government has distributed at least P20 million in cash aid to residents affected by the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro, according to data released by the Department of Social Welfare and Development on Tuesday, March 14.
The social welfare department said in a statement that their agency provided cash aid of P18,842,150, while P321,215 came from local government units, P464,940 from nongovernmental organizations, and P755,780 from private individuals and businesses. The DSWD started its cash-for-work program for oil residents affected by the oil spill last Friday, March 10.
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