QUEZON CITY, Philippines — In a rapid response 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 joined forces to provide immediate relief to 2,000 families displaced by a fire in Barangay Pinyahan last Friday.
The relief operation included 2,000 “Charitimba” buckets containing food and essential supplies, along with modular tents for temporary shelter, distributed 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 (photo below) led the effort.
The fire, which reached Task Force Bravo status, affected homes along NIA Road, leaving residents without shelter and basic necessities.
“Our teams worked closely with the local government to ensure immediate assistance reached those most in need,” said PCSO GM Robles.
MMDA provided modular evacuation tents to offer temporary shelter, helping families recover while long-term relief efforts continue.
Mayor Belmonte thanked President Marcos, PCSO, and MMDA for the swift response, emphasizing that the aid is a crucial lifeline for the affected families.
The distributed goods were delivered 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.
