Over PHP2 million in aid has reached families and individuals who are reeling from the combined effects of the southwest monsoon (habagat) and tropical cyclones Mirasol and Nando, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Monday. Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao of the Disaster Response Management Group said the aid comprises 3,872 family food packs and non-food items, such as family, kitchen, and sleeping kits, as well as laminated sacks. In terms of continuous disaster preparedness for Nando, the DSWD and concerned LGUs are ramping up coordination for timely distribution of relief aid. The DSWD maintains PHP1.5 billion in standby funds and stockpiles of food and non-food items across field offices nationwide. The DSWD’s disaster response equipment such as the mobile command center, mobile kitchen, mobile water units and water tanker, among others, can be tapped for disaster response.