Batanes: National government agencies assured Thursday that more supplies of family food packs, clean drinking water, and relief goods are set to arrive in Northern Luzon as Super Typhoon Leon (international name Kong-Rey) continued to drench most of the region. During the PTV's Special Report, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary Diana Rose Cajipe said they would deliver the supply augmentation once the weather improves. According to Philippines News Agency, Cajipe noted that a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel carrying at least 5,500 family food packs was on its way to Batanes but has been stranded in Pangasinan. Additional supplies could reach Batanes via a C-130 plane in collaboration with the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), alongside the Philippine Navy and PCG's simultaneous relief operations. Cajipe also mentioned that Batanes still has 2,000 FFPs left of the 14,000 prepositioned in the island province before the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami). Batanes Governor Marilou Cayco called on airlifting assistance from the national government to expedite the replenishment of necessities. Successive typhoons are hitting the province, causing disruptions in transportation and delaying aid delivery. She also requested help to restore both power and communication lines in Batanes. Nurses and social welfare staff are currently assisting over 400 affected families, or 1,438 individuals, residing in evacuation centers or with relatives. The Department of Agriculture (DA) assured adequate intervention and mechanisms to aid farmers and ensure stable food prices for consumers. DA Director for Field Operations Service Lorna Calda highlighted the PHP1 billion quick response fund (QRF) for quick recovery and rehabilitation efforts, along with the distribution of PHP541.02 million worth of agricultural inputs. Additionally, a PHP500 million loanable fund under the Survival and Recovery (SURE) loan program is available, offering up to PHP25,000 per farmer, payable in three years with no interest. Calda also noted the deployment of Kadiwa trucks to affected areas to ensure affordable food access and the imposition of a price freeze in areas under a state of calamity. The National Food Authority has adequate stocks, with 1,447 bags of rice already distributed to Ilocos and Bicol. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that the country is expected to experience improved weather conditions as Super Typhoon Leon exits the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). Leon was last seen 110 km north-northeast of Itbayat, Batanes, with maximum sustained winds of 195 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 240 kph. It is expected to exit the PAR on Friday morning while heading towards Taiwan.