Manila, Aug. 6 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) heightened its relief operations to reach communities affected by the combined effects of enhanced southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay.

"Nakaalerto po ang ating mga disaster response teams sa mga regional offices para agad na makatugon sa mga pangangailangan ng mga lokal na pamahalaan. Sa ngayon po nakapag distribute na po tayo ng family food packs and ready-to-eat-food boxes sa (Disaster response teams in our regional offices are on alert status to immediately respond to the needs of local government units. We have already distributed food packs and ready-to-eat boxes to) affected communities to address their immediate needs," Assistant Secret...