Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan and Vice Mayor John Marvin "Yul Servo" Nieto provided assistance to the families who lost loved ones in the fire that broke out in a residential building Sampaloc, Manila.
The fire, which claimed the lives of six individuals, including two children and a senior citizen, transpired last Saturday, December 7.
Lacuna-Pangan and Nieto, along with the Manila Department of Social Welfare (MDSW) Chief Re Fugoso, personally visited the site to offer their condolences and provide immediate assistance to the affected families.
The fire occurred in a residential building located at the corner of Laong Laan St. and Blumentritt Road, a densely populated area in Sampaloc.
The Manila officials ensured that those who lost their loved ones in the fire received substantial support.
According to Fugoso, each displaced family was granted P10,000, while families who lost members in the fire were provided with P20,000 each.
The city government also distributed hot meals, hygiene kits, and other essentials to the survivors to help them recover from the tragedy.
Mayor Lacuna-Pangan expressed her sorrow over the loss of lives and emphasized the importance of fire prevention, urging all residents to take the necessary precautions to prevent future tragedies.
The Manila City executives also visited the victims of a separate fire incident in Intramuros, demonstrating their commitment to assisting each resident affected by such disasters.