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.
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