DSWD to improve storage of relief goods

Inquirer.net - Sep 27, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) vowed to improve its storage of prepositioned food packs after the Commission on Audit (COA) found several “deficiencies” in its handling of relief goods, with some items damaged by rodents and other pests. COA also observed the “improper storage and inadequate monitoring of movements

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