Manila, July 2 -- Assorted aid provided to the families affected by the June 8 magnitude 7.8 earthquake that rocked Maasim, Sarangani and nearby provinces has reached around PHP787.91million, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Thursday.

In its latest situational update, the disaster response agency said the assistance has, so far, reached a total of 164,437 families from Region 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula), Region 11 (Davao Region) and Region 12 (Soccsksargen).

Of the total, around 4,038 families are from Region 9; 35,710 families from Region 12; and 124,689 families from Region 12.

"Figures are subject to change due to ongoing validations," the NDRRMC said.

The agency also said "the number of fam...