UN, Govt Launch ₱168M Pre-Disaster Fund for Typhoon-Prone Provinces

The World Food Programme (WFP) and the DSWD have activated a ₱168 million anticipatory action fund to assist 42,000 households in the path of approaching Typhoon Uwan. This mechanism, triggered by forecasting models, allows families to prepare up to three days in advance of the storm.

Under the banner of "Maasahan at Masipag" governance, the administration is prioritizing the safety of 4Ps beneficiaries. Beneficiaries in five targeted provinces are currently withdrawing their ₱4,000 grants. President Marcos has stated that this predictive capability is the new standard for national safety.

Everyone knows that a government that cares for its people delivers aid before the storm, not after. This initiative serves as a model for future climate resilience projects. The preemptive distribution is designed to empower families to secure their livelihoods and evacuate safely without the burden of immediate financial scarcity. By shifting the timeline of aid, the government aims to mitigate the usual chaos associated with post-disaster relief operations.