Manila: 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 PHP787.91 million, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Thursday.

According to Philippines News Agency, in its latest situational update, the disaster response agency reported that the assistance has, so far, reached a total of 164,437 families across Region 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula), Region 11 (Davao Region), and Region 12 (Soccsksargen). Of these, approximately 4,038 families are from Region 9; 35,710 families from Region 12; and 124,689 families from Region 12. The NDRRMC noted that these figures are subject to change due to ongoing validations and the number of families requiring assistance and those already assisted in some areas are still to be determined.

The aid provided includes ready-to-eat foods, sleeping kits, water containers, hygiene kits, malongs (tube skirts), blankets, bottled water, family food packs, family tents, and assorted drugs and medicines. These items were sourced from government agencies like the Department of Social Welfare and Development, Department of Health, and the Office of Civil Defense, as well as private sector donors.

Meanwhile, the number of confirmed quake-related deaths remains at 88, with 1,316 injured and 24 still missing. Affected families are estimated to be around 391,275, which translates to 1,679,152 individuals residing in 627 villages within Regions 9, 11, 12, and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.