A total of 1,378 beneficiaries from 18 barangays in Lubao received ₱7.44 million in financial assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office III (DSWD FO3) to support their recovery and daily needs.

The distribution, held at Sta. Cruz Gym, was conducted under the agency’s UPLIFT Disaster Assistance–Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) program, with each beneficiary receiving ₱5,400 in direct financial aid.

Led by DSWD personnel known as the “Angels in Red Vests,” the payout aimed to provide immediate financial relief to affected families, helping them meet essential household expenses and gradually rebuild their lives.

The UPLIFT-ECT program forms part of the government’s disaster response and recovery initiatives, providing direct cash assistance to vulnerable communities facing economic difficulties following calamities.

DSWD FO3 reaffirmed its commitment to delivering timely and accessible assistance, ensuring that families in need receive support as they work toward recovery and stability.