QUEZON CITY, Philippines — In response to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s instruction to provide immediate relief, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), and the Quezon City local government joined efforts to provide immediate assistance to 2,000 families displaced by a fire that struck a residential area in Barangay Pinyahan, Quezon City last Friday night.
2,000 “Charitimba” buckets containing food and other essential supplies and modular tents were distributed at the Risen Garden in Quezon City Hall. PCSO General Manager Melquiades A. Robles, along with Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte and MMDA General Manager Nicolas Torre III, led the distribution.
The fire, which reached Task Force Bravo status, affected homes along NIA Road and left many residents temporarily without shelter and basic necessities.
“Our teams worked closely with the local government to help ensure that immediate assistance reached the affected families,” PCSO GM Robles said.
MMDA provided the modular evacuation tents to serve as temporary shelters for families displaced by the fire.
“The MMDA remains ready to assist local governments during emergencies. Through our coordination with Quezon City and PCSO, we hope to provide temporary shelter and support for families while other relief efforts continue,” MMDA GM Torre said.
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte likewise thanked President Marcos, PCSO Gm Mel Robles , and MMDA GM Torre for their immediate response. The local chief executive highlighted that the relief effort is a big help for the victims’ recovery.
All the distributed goods are for the 1,907 families evacuated in Flora Ylagan High School, Pinyahan Covered Court, San Isidro Labrador Parish, NIA Covered Court, Pinyahan Elementary School, NHA Balik-Probinsya Covered Court, and NAPOCOR. ###
