Friday, September 9, 2016

DSWD monitors situation of displaced families in conflict-affected areas in Basilan

From the Philippine News Agency (Sep 9): DSWD monitors situation of displaced families in conflict-affected areas in Basilan

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Friday it is continuously monitoring and assisting local government units (LGUs) in Basilan that have been affected by the ongoing clashes between government troops and the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).

To date, a total of 3,423 families or 18,783 persons from the towns of Albarka, Tipo-Tipo and Ungkaya Pukan have been affected.

The clashes between military troops and the terrorists group in these towns first occurred on July 2 and 6 and escalated in August.

Meanwhile, a total of 1,729 families or 6,218 persons from four other municipalities in Basilan, namely: Sumisip, Tuburan, Moh Ajul and Akbar have been advised by the provincial government to take preemptive evacuation even if there is no encounter between the ASG and the military in their areas.

However, no evacuation centers have been opened since the displaced families opted to stay with their relatives and friends.

DSWD's Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) personnel in the province continue to assist the provincial government in checking on the condition of the displaced families.

At present, disaster teams from DSWD-Field Office IX are continuously coordinating with the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) which is directly in contact with the affected families, for updates on the status of their needed augmentation support.

“We want to ensure the safety and to immediately provide for the needs of the civilians living in the conflict- affected areas. Most often, innocent civilians are the ones who suffer because of military operations,” DSWD Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo said.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=921749

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