DSWD AICS program resumes Monday, Oct. 28, 2024

The Department of Social Welfare and Development's has announced that its the operations of Assistance Individuals in Crisis Situations program will resume on Monday, October 28.

The DSWD's AICS program was affected by the suspension of work in government offices because of Typhoon Kristine.

"Ang mga kliyente ng Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program na naka-schedule ng Oktubre 23-25 na hindi na-assist o hindi nakapunta ay pwedeng magtungo sa aming tanggapan mula Oktubre 28-31 para kayo ay mabigyan ng assistance," the DSWD said on Facebook.

"Para sa mga katanungan, hinihikayat ang mga kliyente na bisitahin ang aming official Facebook page (@dswdserves) para sa mga updates at iba pang mga anunsyo," it added.

(Clients of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program who were scheduled for October 23-25 but were not assisted or were unable to attend may come to our office from October 28-31 to receive assistance. For inquiries, clients are encouraged to visit our official Facebook page for updates and other announcements.)

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Friday said 46 people have been reported dead due to the impact of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami).

Rescue workers continue to battle floodwaters to reach residents still trapped on the roofs of their homes as Kristine moved out to sea.

Tens of thousands remained displaced after fleeing floods driven by a torrential downpour that dumped two months' worth of rainfall in just two days in some areas.

"Many are still trapped on the roofs of their homes and asking for help," Andre Dizon, police director for the hard-hit Bicol region, told AFP. "We are hoping that the floods will subside today, since the rain has stopped."

He added that a shortage of rubber boats was "the greatest challenge" but that more were on their way. —NB, GMA Integrated News