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Armed conflict in S. Philippines displaces 132,000 people

Xinhua, March 20, 2015 Adjust font size:

Families affected by ongoing armed conflict in at least three provinces in southern Philippines further ballooned to 26,959 or nearly 132,000 individuals, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Friday.

The affected families came from 13 towns of Maguindanao, the town of Pikit in North Cotabato where there is an on-going clash between the government forces and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters, and in Bitaugan, Surigao Del Sur where a clash between the Philippine Army and the New People's Army occurred.

As of March 19, a total of 24.6 million pesos (558,583 U.S. dollars) worth of food packs, and other food and non-food items have been extended to families affected by the ongoing armed conflict, the department said.

The Philippine security forces launched all-out offensive against lawless groups in southern Philippines three weeks ago. Endi