Typhoon victims get P82 million humanitarian aidRescuers evacuate a woman after Tropical Storm Penha hit the area in Iligan, Lanao del Norte province on February 6, 2026. MANILA, Philippines — Families severely affected by Tropical Storm Basyang, which pummeled many areas in the Visayas and Mindanao, have received P82 million in humanitarian assistance, the Department of Social Welfare and Development said yesterday. Dumlao said the DSWD is also providing “psychosocial first aid” for internally displaced persons and play therapy-based psychosocial activity for children. The assistance was distributed to families in Western, Central and Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Davao Region, Negros Island Region, Caraga and Bicol. Department of Public Works and Highways personnel continue clearing operations along major roads in Mindanao, according to DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon.

Source: Philippine Star February 09, 2026 16:41 UTC