Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Saturday, May 21, led the distribution of assistance to the fire victims in Baseco compound in Port Area, Manila last Thursday, May 19.
"Sa buhay, hindi importante kung ilang beses ka nadadapa, ang importante ay bumabangon at may natutunan na leksyon sa bawat pagkadapa (In life, it doesn't matter how many times you stumble, the important thing is to get up and learn a lesson with each stumble),” Domagoso said during the distribution of aid.
The Manila mayor also assured the affected residents that they have a government they can rely on.
Around 300 families were affected in the fire, according to the Bureau of Fire and Protection (BFP).