Photo- President Noynoy Aquino spent the night in Bohol

President Benigno S. Aquino III flew to Bohol on October 23, where he spent the night on the field to oversee the relief and rehabilitation efforts for areas affected by the October 15 earthquake.

President Benigno S. Aquino III checks on the condition of families displaced by the earthquake and distributes relief goods to families affected.

Aquino III spends the night in a military tent in Bohol.


Cost of assistance

P16,987,632.35 total cost of assistance were provided by DSWD, DOH,LGUs, and NGOs to Regions VI and VII.

Affected population
  • A total of 588,564 families / 2,945,963 persons were affected in 1,282 barangays in 52 municipalities and 6 cities in 6 provinces of Regions VI and VII (these numbers decreased from the last situation report, as per validation of DSWD)
  • Out of the affected, 73,374 families / 377,454 persons were displaced.
  • 20,995 families / 111,239 persons are being served inside 104 evacuation centers in the affected areas.

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