PCSO aids 1,907 Quezon City families

MANILA, Philippines — Some 1,907 families displaced by a fire in Quezon City have received aid from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO).

Relief packs containing food, essential supplies and modular tents were distributed to residents affected by a fire that hit Barangay Pinyahan on March 6.

The PCSO distributed “charitimba” buckets at the Quezon City hall, in coordination with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and city government.

Leading the distribution were PCSO general manager Melquiades Robles, Mayor Joy Belmonte and MMDA general manager Nicolas Torre III.

“Our teams worked closely with the local government to help ensure that immediate assistance reached the affected families,” Robles said.

Torre said the MMDA is ready to assist local governments during emergencies.

“Through our coordination with Quezon City and the PCSO, we hope to provide temporary shelter and support for families while other relief efforts continue,” Torre said.

Belmonte thanked President Marcos, the PCSO and the MMDA for their immediate response.

The fire victims were evacuated to Flora Ylagan High School, Pinyahan covered court, San Isidro Labrador Parish, NIA covered court, Pinyahan Elementary School, NHA covered court and National Power Corp. compound.

Up to 4,000 families were reportedly displaced. One person died of a heart attack.