QUEZON CITY, Philippines — In a coordinated relief effort following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), and the Quezon City local government provided immediate assistance to 2,000 families affected by a fire in Barangay Pinyahan last Friday.
The relief operation distributed 2,000 “Charitimba” buckets filled with food and essential supplies, along with modular tents for temporary shelter, at the Risen Garden in Quezon City Hall. PCSO General Manager Melquiades A. Robles, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, and MMDA General Manager Nicolas Torre III (collated photos below) led the distribution.
The blaze, which reached Task Force Bravo status, damaged homes along NIA Road, leaving many residents without shelter and basic necessities.
“Our teams worked hand in hand with the local government to ensure that help reached those who needed it most,” said PCSO GM Robles.
MMDA contributed modular evacuation tents to provide immediate shelter for displaced families.
“The MMDA is always ready to support local governments in emergencies. Through close coordination with Quezon City and PCSO, we aim to provide temporary shelter and essential aid while further relief efforts are underway,” said MMDA GM Torre.
Mayor Joy Belmonte expressed her gratitude to President Marcos, PCSO GM Robles, and MMDA GM Torre for their swift response, noting that the relief initiative is crucial for the recovery of affected families.
The aid was distributed to the 1,907 families evacuated to Flora Ylagan High School, Pinyahan Covered Court, San Isidro Labrador Parish, NIA Covered Court, Pinyahan Elementary School, NHA Balik-Probinsya Covered Court, and NAPOCOR.
