DSWD extends P4.99-M aid to Calabarzon families affected by ‘Opong’

CALAMBA CITY, Laguna (PIA) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to provide support to local government units affected by recent severe weather disturbances, with more than ₱4.99 million worth of assistance already extended to affected families in the region.

According to DSWD IV-A, a total of 24,814 families have been affected in Calabarzon by Typhoon Opong, as well as previous weather disturbances Mirasol, Nando, and the southwest monsoon.

Of these, more than 16,000 families remain in 795 evacuation centers across the region, most of which are located in Quezon province.

In Laguna, over 300 families received family food packs during a distribution activity held in Sta. Rosa City on September 27, 2025. These families, who are currently staying at the evacuation center in Barangay Sinalhan, were displaced from their homes due to Typhoon Opong.

The food packs are part of the more than ₱800,000 worth of assistance provided by the DSWD to Sta. Rosa City.

According to the local government’s report to DSWD Field Office IV-A, more than 1,000 families were affected by the recent typhoon in the city as of 4:00 PM, September 27, 2025.

The agency assured that it will continue working with local government units to address the urgent needs of affected families, especially those still staying in evacuation centers.

The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council Calabarzon is currently assessing the impacts of Typhoon Opong in the region. (PIA 4A)