Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian and Ilocos Norte Gov. Matthew Marcos Manotoc led in the distribution of family food packs (FFPs) and other non-food items for the evacuees in the barangays of Cabugaan South, Zamboanga, and Araniw, all in Laoag City.

During their meeting, Secretary Gatchalian assured Governor Manotoc that “there will always be augmentation of relief goods to meet the needs of affected residents.”