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DSWD activates team for Masbate quake victims

Jose Rodel Clapano - The Philippine Star
February 18, 2023 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has activated its disaster team for the victims of a magnitude 6 earthquake in Masbate.

The DSWD quick response team of the agency’s Field Office V yesterday promptly coordinated with the provincial disaster risk reduction and management office and concerned local government units for the conduct of rapid damage assessment of areas affected by the earthquake.

 

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