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DSWD DROMIC Report #5 on the Armed Conflict in San Jose de Buan, Western Samar as of 27 March 2019, 4PM

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SUMMARY

On 08 March 2019 at about 8PM, an armed conflict transpired in Brgy. Hagbay, San Jose de Buan, Western Samar which resulted to displacement of families and individuals in the area.

Source: DSWD-FO VIII

1. Status of Affected Families / Persons

A total of 247 families or 988 persons were affected by the armed conflict in San Jose de Buan, Western Samar (see Table 1).

2. Status of Displaced Families/ Persons

a. There are 242 families or 968 persons who are currently staying at the Poblacion Covered Court and Poblacion Market Site (see Table 2).

b. 2 families or 8 persons are temporarily staying with relatives (see Table 3).

3. Assistance Provided

A total of ₱288,575.10 worth of assistance was provided by DSWD to the affected families (see Table 4).