Over 700 cops affected by ‘Ulysses’ get cash aid
BY AARON RECUENCO The Philippine National Police will extend P5,000 financial assistance to all its personnel whose houses were damaged or submerged in floodwaters during the onslaught of typhoon “Ulysses.” PNP chief Police Gen. Debold Sinas said an initial 746 PNP personnel were severely affected by the typhoon, especially in Bicol, Southern […].....»»
P400-M cash, relief goods provided to calamity-affected families
THE Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has already provided around P400 million worth of financial and basic commodity assistance to the families affected by the recent trough of low-pressure area (LPA) and shear line......»»
PBBM doles out P265M to LGUs affected by floods, landslides
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 8 February)—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led on Wednesday the turnover of P265 million in cash assistance to 12 local government units (LGUs) to aid them in recovering from the effects of the heavy rains and landslides brought about by the shear line and the low pressure area the past days. The […].....»»
DSWD allots Php537M emergency cash aid to shear line, quake-hit families in Samar, Mindanao
Three Field Offices of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) started on January 18 the simultaneous payout of cash assistance, through the Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) program, for the families affected by a triad of disasters that occurred in the last quarter of 2023 to help them recover and resume their normal lives. […].....»»
‘One-time’ cash aid available for drivers affected by modernization — DSWD
DSWD Program Management Bureau (PMB) Director Miramel Laxa said that jeepney drivers whose livelihoods will be affected by the government’s December 31 consolidation deadline can apply for the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) as they fall under the definition of those "in crisis." .....»»
Lapu-lapu City fire victims receive Php 15.9-M worth of food, cash, other aid from DSWD
Families affected by the massive fire that hit a coastal village in Lapu-lapu City have received more than Php 15.9 million worth of cash, food, and non-food items from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office-7 (Central Visayas). DSWD Field Office 7 Regional Director Shalaine Marie Lucero said the agency […].....»»
249 fire-hit Parañaque families receive cash aid
A total of 249 fire-affected households in Parañaque City received financial assistance from the city government on Friday......»»
Rice traders benefit from SLP aid
Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Monday reported that cash aid for micro-retailers and sari-sari store owners under the Sustainable Livelihood Program was ended on a strong note last week. “A total of 26,266 micro-retailers and sari-sari store owners benefited from the SLP receiving a total of P393.9 million in cash aid which started on 9 September,” Gatchalian said. The DSWD’s provision of cash aid under the SLP was in line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to assist small-scale business owners who were directly affected by the issuance of Executive Order 39 on 31 August which imposed price ceilings on well-milled and regular-milled rice. The post Rice traders benefit from SLP aid appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
DSWD’s SLP cash aid helps 26K rice retailers, store owners
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Monday reported that the cash aid for micro-retailers and sari-sari store owners under the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) ended on a high note last week. “A total of 26,266 micro-retailers and sari-sari store owners benefitted from the SLP receiving a total of P393.9 million in cash aid which started on September 9,” Secretary Gatchalian said. The DSWD’s provision of cash aid under the SLP was in line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to assist small-scale business owners who were directly affected by the issuance of Executive Order No. 39, which imposed price ceilings on well-milled and regular-milled rice. “Under the DSWD’s SLP cash aid program, sari-sari store owners and micro-rice retailers received cash subsidy of P15,000 each to help buttress their losses due to the price cap,” Assistant Secretary for Strategic Communications Romel Lopez said. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) validated, certified, and authorized 35,302 micro-rice retailers and sari-sari store owners as the target beneficiaries, according to Lopez, also the spokesperson of the DSWD. “Of the qualified beneficiaries, some 8,873 micro-retailers and sari-sari store owners did not show up to claim the livelihood grants while 163 intended beneficiaries were disqualified due to issues on supporting documents,” the DSWD spokesperson added. The DSWD expressed optimism that the small-scale business owners can now slowly return to their normal situation with the lifting of EO 39 and with rice prices already stabilizing. The post DSWD’s SLP cash aid helps 26K rice retailers, store owners appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
BBM distributes rice, cash to Capiz residents
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian led the distribution of rice and cash aid to the vulnerable sector in the province of Capiz on Friday. In his speech, the President said that the government is taking steps to improve the lives of Filipinos by strengthening the country’s agriculture and expanding the benefits provided by other sectors. The President and the DSWD chief personally handed out the rice assistance and livelihood grants to the program beneficiaries of the Department at the Capiz Gymnasium in Roxas City. Some 1,000 beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program — 679 of whom were also affected by the red tide incident in the province — each received a 25-kilo sack of premium rice. The distributed rice is still part of the more than 42,000 sacks of rice seized by the Bureau of Customs, which was later donated to the DSWD for distribution to the “poorest of the poor.” “I am happy that our project is able to help many people. This simply means that our leadership is heading in the right direction,” said Marcos. Aside from the rice assistance, Marcos and Gatchalian distributed more than P1.7 million in seed capital funds to six Sustainable Livelihood Program Associations in the province of Capiz. The post BBM distributes rice, cash to Capiz residents appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
BFAR extends aid to bereaved families, survivors of Bajao de Masinloc incident
The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has extended its condolences and immediate assistance to the families of three fishermen who died in a maritime incident off the waters of Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea. DA-BFAR National Director Atty. Demosthenes R. Escoto handed the Bureau’s P20,000 cash assistance and food packages to each bereaved family during his visit to the wake of the three fishermen on Thursday night in Calapandayan, Subic in Zambales. “Buong-pusong nakikiramay po ang BFAR sa inyo,” Director Escoto told them during his visit. “Alam po naming walang kahit anong tulong ang makakatumbas sa buhay ng inyong mga mahal sa buhay, pero nandito po ang aming ahensya para mag-abot ng paunang tulong at makagaan kahit kaunti sa inyong nararamdaman.” Escoto said the Bureau will also provide a scholarship for their children’s college education in Fisheries at any state college or university where they are qualified for admission. This covers tuition, monthly stipend, and thesis allowance until they finish the program. Scholars will also be prioritized by the DA-BFAR for employment. The 11 other survivors of the maritime incident each received P2,000 cash aid and food packs from the Bureau. In addition, the DA-BFAR has committed to assist in repairing the vessel that was damaged during the October 2 incident to help the affected fisherfolk resume their livelihood activities. The Bureau will also provide a brand-new 62-footer fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) fishing boat to the Subic Commercial Operators Fishing Association Inc. to further equip them in fishing. Delma Morados, the association's vice president, received the award on behalf of the group Thursday night. Escoto told the families that additional livelihood packages such as post-harvest training and equipment would be given to them to help them through the Bureau’s regional office in Central Luzon, headed by Region 3 Regional Director Wilfredo M. Cruz. He also honored the sacrifices of the fishermen who perished in the incident — Benidecto V. Olandria, Dexter G. Laudencia, and Romeo L. Mejico Jr. “Malalim po ang respeto namin sa mga mangingisda ng Pilipinas, na itinuturing naming mga bayani at kasangga ng pamahalaan para masigurong may sapat na pagkain sa bansa,” Director Escoto said. “Ayaw po naming makakita ng mga mangingisda na namamatay habang nagsasakripisyo para sa kanilang pamilya at sa bayan kaya ikinalulungkot po namin ang nangyari at kaisa po ninyo kami sa paghahangad ng katotohanan at hustisya,” he added, citing President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s assurance that the government will hold accountable those behind the tragic incident. The post BFAR extends aid to bereaved families, survivors of Bajao de Masinloc incident appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Marcos gov’t pledges action on high food prices
High food prices in the Philippines have pushed inflation to a five-month peak, officials said Thursday, increasing pressure on the government to stop the country's neediest going hungry. Farming subsidies and food stamps for the poor are among government efforts to rein in or mitigate price increases, which have dented the popularity of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. "The government is committed to providing targeted assistance to affected vulnerable segments of the population while food prices remain elevated," Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said in a statement announcing last month's consumer prices data. The inflation rate of 6.1 percent was up from 5.3 percent a month earlier. Last month Marcos put a controversial price cap on rice, a national staple, to support poor households. He lifted the price controls on Wednesday, saying the ongoing harvest was easing pressure on supply. Balisacan cited a food stamps program launched last week, the country's first, that provides 3,000 pesos ($53) a month for select "food poor" households, as well as families with pregnant women or nursing mothers. He said the government was also giving a 10,000-peso cash subsidy to 78,000 farmers, a separate 5,000-peso financial aid to rice farmers and fuel subsidies to more than 74,000 public utility vehicles. Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. chief economist Michael Ricafort said increasing inflation was particularly linked to rice prices, crop damage from typhoons earlier this year and a weakening peso that hiked import prices. Rice is a staple in the country of 110 million people, but the nation cannot produce enough and is one of the world's top importers of the grain. Marcos suffered a 15-point drop, to 65 percent, in his popularity rating in a nationwide poll by the Manila-based independent outfit Pulse Asia last month, compared with June. The survey was made after the president imposed rice price controls. A separate poll showed inflation was the top concern among those surveyed. The post Marcos gov’t pledges action on high food prices appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Marcos OKs P12.7-B cash aid to rice farmers
Malacañang on Saturday announced that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the release of P12.7 billion worth of cash aid to farmers under the government's Rice Farmers Financial Assistance program. Marcos also ordered the immediate distribution of assistance to augment the productivity challenges confronting rice farmers in the country. “[This would] help them cope with the increasing cost of production and sustain their productivity even in the face of challenges like the coming El Niño [phenomenon],” P Marcos said. Under the RFFA, the government has identified about 2.3 million small-time rice farmer beneficiaries, who signed up to the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture, on 30 June 30, 2023. Each beneficiary will receive P5,000 in financial assistance, which will sourced through the excess tariff collection from rice importations in 2022, amounting to around P12.7 billion. Among the qualified RFFA beneficiaries include farm cooperatives associations, irrigators associations, agrarian reform beneficiaries organizations, small water impounding systems associations, and other farm groups. RFFA is an unconditional financial assistance for farmers tilling below two hectares of land, as mandated under Republic Act 11598 or the Cash Assistance to Filipino Farmers Act of 2021. Marcos also approved the utilization of P700 million in excess tariff collections for the “Palayamanan Plus” conditional cash transfer under the Household Crop Diversification Program. This targets to ensure "food, nutrition and income security" to be provided to RSBSA-registered farmers, who are also listed in the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development. Around 78,000 beneficiaries are expected to each receive P10,000 from the Palayamanan Plus conditional cash transfer program. Presidential Communications Office Secretary Cheloy Garafil said the two proposed financial assistance packages support the government's Masagana Rice Industry Development Program. Marcos earlier said his administration would be "relentless in finding sustainable solutions to address the agricultural issues in the country gearing toward a New Philippines.” "The President also emphasized that providing financial assistance to affected farmers is just one of the steps of the administration to sustain their source of income," said Garafil. The post Marcos OKs P12.7-B cash aid to rice farmers appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Think tank: SMGPH faces liquidity crunch
The declining profitability of San Miguel Corporation’s energy unit San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp. has affected the capability of the company to meet near-term financial obligations, according to a report of the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis, or IEEFA. Local groups held a forum on Wednesday ahead of the 133rd anniversary of the Adian conglomerate that focused on the “losing strategy” of maintaining its dependence imported fossil fuel with its planned shift from traditional coal to liquefied natural gas, or LNG. Think tank Center for Energy, Ecology and Development indicated during the event that SMGPH is implementing “a losing strategy that is having devastating consequences on shareholders and investors, energy consumers, and the environment.” “While SMC is pursuing the country’s further dependence on fossil fuel, it is also losing on the actual energy transition development. SMC had lost in the race to secure new permits for renewable energy capacity, which will be built in the next two to three years,” Gerry Arances, CEED executive director, said. Sam Reynolds, author of an Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis, or IEEFA, report titled San Miguel Global Power: Fossil fuel-oriented growth strategy raises financial red flags, said the article detailed the financial issues SMC faces because of its reliance on coal and gas. IEEFA is a Detroit-based advisory group for energy industry strategies. He warned the company’s overexposure to volatile fossil fuel prices could sink its financial health and that “SMGPH’s overreliance on fossil fuels has weakened its financial health — moving from coal to LNG is not going to solve the fundamental problem of overexposure to fossil fuel prices.” SMGPH debts are falling due between 2024 and 2026, according to the study. The company’s financial position would likely remain inadequate to address the callable perpetual securities, amounting to $3.4 billion (P193 billion). “SMGPH could face a double-edged sword. On one hand, the need to redeem perpetual securities demands additional capital or funding. On the other, opting not to exercise the call option subjects the company to additional financial costs, further straining its financial position,” according to IEEFA. No contract to back up projects “This is especially true when you consider the company’s lack of contracts for its existing and proposed LNG facilities,” he added. SMC’s status as one of the country’s biggest conglomerates entails that the company should be among those leading the transition away from fossil fuels, Reynolds added. Reynolds also doubts the company will be able to fulfill the 2050 net zero commitment it unveiled earlier this year. “Unless there is a major, material pivot within the company to transition to renewables and phase out its fossil fuel expansion plans, the company is going to have very little chance of achieving its 2050 net zero target. Without a strategic, material, immediate pivot, that goal is simply unrealistic,” he said. Liquidity crunch possible As a result of SMGPH’s declining profitability, IEEFA’s analysis indicated that its ability to cover near-term financial commitments in the form of debt, interest and capital distribution for perpetual securities may have worsened considerably. This points to an overall liquidity crunch, which could translate to a longer-term funding shortfall if not carefully managed. IEEFA indicated that its view “aligns with conclusions from Bloomberg Intelligence, which stated that the company may need $900 million (P51 billion) by the end of this year to meet its financial commitments. “SMGPH’s funding constraints also depend on its ability to extend P21 billion worth of short-term loans. There is also a possibility of obtaining local funding due to its connection to parent company SMC,” IEEFA indicated. Its financial SMGPH’s perpetual securities come with a notable feature: a step-up interest mechanism. If the call option on the security is not exercised, the interest rate increases by a certain percentage each year. SMGPH has strategically tapped into the issuance of bonds and loans to fund its expansion plans, increasing its total debt. Total equity has also grown, driven largely by the company’s issuance of perpetual securities. The paper added that a broader assessment, beyond operating cash flows, reveals a rising liquidity risk for SMGPH. It measured the SMGPH’s cash flow from operations (CFO)-to-current liabilities ratio, the results of which pointed a “concerning trend.” The ratio has been on a downward trajectory since 2019. In 2022, the CFO-to-current liabilities ratio plummeted to an all-time low of -0.12, indicating insufficient cash flow to cover short-term liabilities. The same ratio remained weak in the first half. Its ratio in 2022 was 1.00, down from 1.43 in 2021, meaning the company has exactly one dollar of current assets for every dollar of current liabilities. “In essence, the company holds a relatively tight margin of assets available to cover its immediate financial obligations. Meanwhile, the accounts receivable turnover ratio stood at 3.15, marking its lowest value since 2016.” The post Think tank: SMGPH faces liquidity crunch appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
DSWD: Gov’t may still grant P15K subsidy to El Niño-hit farmers
The Marcos administration has not ruled out granting P15,000 in cash subsidy to farmers who will be severely affected by the El Niño phenomenon, the Department of Social Welfare and Development announced on Thursday. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian said the agency is in talks with the Department of Agriculture for other interventions after the Sustainable Livelihood Program payout of cash aid to micro rice retailers and sari-sari store owners selling rice. The DSWD chief earlier said the SLP payout for sari-sari store owners has already started, following Malacanang’s imposition of a price cap on regular and well-milled rice through Executive Order No. 39. "We are coordinating with the Department of Agriculture to make sure the intervention will arrive in the coming days. Right now, we are finishing with the small rice retailers. I am a hundred percent sure the president will want to see the shortlist with the department," Gatchalian said. He added that the DSWD can adopt the SLP-cash aid payout mechanism similar to the subsidy for small and micro rice retailers where the list of SLP beneficiaries was provided by the Department of Trade and Industry. The DSWD chief said the DA will be the one to identify the SLP farmer-beneficiaries most affected by the El Niño phenomenon. Aside from SLP, the DSWD launched Project LAWA, or the Local Adaptation to Water Access, in Davao de Oro, Ifugao, and Antique last 31 August to help improve the resiliency of communities affected by the El Niño phenomenon. Project LAWA is an early action plan of the government to mitigate the impacts of drought and dry spells by establishing small farm reservoirs. To assist the poor, vulnerable and marginalized families of Indigenous Peoples, farmers, and fisherfolk, the DSWD, through its cash-for-training and –work program, will provide financial support as an alternative income in exchange for the work rendered by the beneficiaries while constructing the alternative water resources. The post DSWD: Gov’t may still grant P15K subsidy to El Niño-hit farmers appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Sari-sari store owners get cash aid starting today
Starting today, the Department of Social Welfare and Development will be distributing the cash aid to sari-sari store owners affected by the caps imposed on the prices of rice......»»
DSWD kicks off SLP cash payout
The Department of Social Welfare and Development on Monday said that it is set to distribute the Sustainable Livelihood Program cash assistance to sari-sari store owners, who are experiencing losses due to the rice price ceiling, starting 26 September 2023. DSWD Assistant Secretary for Strategic Communications Group Romel Lopez said that the agency will begin paying out qualified sari-sari store owners this week in response to the order of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to assist those affected by the imposed price cap on well-milled and regular-milled rice. A livelihood cash aid of P15,000 will be given to all qualified sari-sari stores who follow the price cap, in accordance with Department of Trade and Industry and DSWD regulations. “The one-time SLP-cash assistance program will continue to reach impacted rice retailers, including those small businesses and sari-sari stores,” Lopez said. He added that the agency will prioritize cash aid payout to sari-sari store owners who sell rice within the price cap and whose business is registered in the Business Permit and Licensing Office of their respective local government units. “The sari-sari store must also have a registration from its Barangay and participate in the nano-retailer program which is supported financially by their LGU in order to qualify for the program and be eligible to receive the cash aid,” Lopez said. The post DSWD kicks off SLP cash payout appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Sari-sari store owners affected by rice price caps to receive cash aid
The Department of Social Welfare and Development on Monday said it is set to distribute the Sustainable Livelihood Program cash assistance to sari-sari store owners, who are experiencing losses due to the rice price ceiling, starting today, 26 September. DSWD Assistant Secretary for Strategic Communications Romel Lopez said the Department will begin paying out qualified sari-sari store owners this week in response to the order of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to assist those affected by the imposed price cap on well-milled and regular-milled rice. A livelihood cash aid of P15,000 will be given to all qualified sari-sari stores who follow the price cap, in accordance with Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and DSWD regulations. “The one-time SLP cash assistance program will continue to reach impacted rice retailers, including those small businesses and sari-sari stores,” Lopez said. The DSWD spokesperson noted that the Department will prioritize cash aid payout to sari-sari store owners who sell rice within the price cap and whose business is registered in the Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) of their respective local government units LGUs). “The sari-sari store must also have a registration from its Barangay and participate in the nano-retailer program which is supported financially by their LGU in order to qualify for the program and be eligible to receive the cash aid,” Lopez pointed out. Under the SLP cash assistance program for micro rice retailers, qualified beneficiaries will receive Php15,000 cash aid from the DSWD. Lopez also emphasized that the DSWD, together with the DTI, will expedite the SLP cash aid payout within the month of September. To date, the DSWD has provided more than P92.3 million worth of cash aid to some 6,161 micro-rice retailers affected by the price ceiling on rice. Meanwhile, Lopez also said that the distribution of cash aid to micro rice retailers, who are unable to meet their scheduled payouts due to pending submission of pertinent documents, will still be held simultaneously by the DSWD and DTI. Under this initiative, the DSWD and DTI aim to assist small rice traders and retailers, or the vulnerable groups amid the price ceilings on rice imposed through Executive Order No. 39, series of 2023. The post Sari-sari store owners affected by rice price caps to receive cash aid appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
DSWD to provide assistance to retailers affected by rice price cap — Palace
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the Department of Social Welfare and Development to give cash assistance to sari-sari shop owners and small rice retailers affected by the temporary price cap on rice, Malacañang said on Sunday. In a Palace statement, DSWD said that it will give cash aid to those affected by the rice cap from 25 September to 29 September. DSWD added that the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will help determine who will get the P15,000 cash assistance. Through Executive Order No. 39, the President implemented the P41 price cap on regular-milled rice and the P45 price cap on well-milled rice. According to its most recent report, the DSWD said it had given P92.415 million to help 6,161 of the 8,390 micro and small rice retailers affected by the EO 39. The post DSWD to provide assistance to retailers affected by rice price cap — Palace appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Davao fisherfolk receive needed aid
DAVAO CITY — More than 2,000 fisherfolks received rice and cash support from Davao City First District Representative Paolo Duterte during the ongoing distribution which will end today. The lawmaker’s son Rodrigo “Rigo” Duterte II led the distribution of rice and cash support to 2,028 fisherfolks from barangays 21-C, 22-C, and 23-C at the Davao Coastal Road. “We are here following the request of the fisherfolks associations for rice assistance. We also have a small amount for additional help,” Duterte said in a message read by Rigo. Johnny Toleran, president of the Davao Federation of Fisherfolks Association, said in an interview that the association requested support for fisherfolks affected by the cloudburst. “We are thankful to Congressman Pulong’s office for approving the request. Since he took office, he has never forgotten us every time we needed help,” Toleran said. To recall, the government implemented the closed season to protect the spawning period of small pelagic fishes in Davao Gulf, as outlined in the government’s Administrative Order 02. Meanwhile, Nestor Villa, 64, a fisherman from Barangay 22-C, said the rainstorms and big waves made it difficult for them to fish customarily, adding that they can only wait until the seas are calm. Duterte emphasized the importance of the fisherfolks as they have contributed to food security besides employment and trade. “I understand them because I enjoy fishing when I’m in Davao. There is no fishing during bad weather,” said the lawmaker, adding that his office sees to it that all fisherfolks will be given service in times of difficulty. The post Davao fisherfolk receive needed aid appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
P12B NHA allocation for calamity victims, resettlement
The Department of Budget and Management approved the release of a Notice of Cash Allocation worth P12.259 billion to the National Housing Authority for housing assistance for calamity victims and the payment of resettlement of informal settler families in Western Visayas. In a statement, DBM said P12.059 billion of the funds would be for the housing assistance of calamity victims. The remaining P200 million will be for constructing four units of five-story, low-rise residential buildings in Western Visayas to resettle informal settler families. "Housing remains a priority for President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. as he strongly believes in the necessity of providing decent homes for Filipinos, particularly those adversely affected by calamities," Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said. The request for payments, chargeable to previous years’ released allotments, was supported with a documented list of Special Allotment Release Orders with their respective amounts, status of fund utilization, and finance accountability reports — all of which the DBM confirmed to be in order. The National Housing Authority is the sole national agency mandated to engage in housing production for low-income families. Under the administrative supervision of the Department of Human Settlement and Urban Development, the NHA functions as a production and financing arm in housing. The post P12B NHA allocation for calamity victims, resettlement appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»