DSWD-Caraga helps 56 lumad families in Agsur

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Caraga provided support to the 56 displaced lumad families in the Municipality of Talacogon, Agusan del Sur last August 15.

DSWD has given a total of 112 family food packs worth P45, 955.84. Each food packs contains six kilos of rice, eight tins of canned goods and six sachets of 3-in-1 coffee.

The local government unit of Talacogon also provided them relief goods worth P31, 360.

As reported, these lumads have evacuated in their respective homes due to military, the 26th Infantry Battalion 4th Infantry Division who conducted Community-Based Management Information System (CBMIS) survey, interview and consultation to the residents for the proposed road infrastructure and water system project in the area.

Other evacuees claimed that they are afraid because the New People's Army (NPA) allegedly told them to evacuate the area because the military will kill them.

As of date, they are temporarily sheltering at Brgy. Zillovia gymnasium.

DSWD-Caraga regional director Minda Brigoli assured that the agency’s field staff composed of Social Welfare and Development (SWAD) team and Municipal Action Team (MAT) are closely monitoring and continuously coordinating with the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office of Talacogon for any development on the welfare of the said lumad families.