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Malabon City gov't responds to fire victim's viral post on aid distribution in Catmon

Published Oct 24, 2025 06:00 pm
(Photo by the fire affected resident on Thursday, Oct. 23)
(Photo by the fire affected resident on Thursday, Oct. 23)
A social media post by a resident criticizing the supposed disorganized distribution of relief goods for fire victims in Barangay Catmon went viral on Thursday, Oct. 23, drawing mixed reactions online and prompting clarification from the city government.
In her post, the resident voiced frustration over the supposed requirement of a “Malabon Ahon Blue Card (MABC)” to claim food packs at one of the evacuation centers.
“ANG GULO DITO. NAGPALISTA NA KANINANG GABI WALA NAMAN BINIGAY NA CARD TAPOS NGAYON AYAW IPAMIGAY YUNG MGA FOOD PACKS (Things are such a mess here. We registered last night, but they didn’t even give us a card. Now they’re refusing to distribute the food packs),” the resident wrote in a social media post.
The resident also questioned the inconsistency in aid distribution, claiming that food packs were earlier distributed only when television crews were present.
“KASI WALA NA DAW BLUE CARD KUNO. PANO NA? KANINA NAMIGAY DAHIL NAKA LIVE SA TV. NGAYON AYAW NA IPAMIGAY DAHIL WALA NG LIVE? GANON BA YON? ANG HIRAP NAMAN NG GANITO. NASUNUGAN KANA, PINAGMUMUKHA KA PANG TIMAWA (They said there are no more Blue Cards. So what now? Earlier, they were giving them out because it was live on TV. Now they won’t give them anymore because there’s no live coverage? Is that how it is? This is so hard — you’ve already lost your home in a fire, and now you’re being made to feel pitiful on top of it),” it said.
The post quickly circulated among Malabon residents, many echoing her frustration and calling for clearer coordination in relief distribution.
In response, the Malabon City government clarified on Friday, Oct. 24, that no identification card or Blue Card is required to receive assistance from the local government.
It emphasized that all affected families have been receiving food packs, hot meals, tents, and other basic necessities since the start of evacuation operations.
Mayor Jeannie Sandoval continues to supervise relief efforts, directing city personnel and partner agencies to ensure that aid reaches every displaced family without delay.
The resident later posted an update thanking city staff after receiving assistance.
“Sa mga nagtatanong po kung okay na po ba kami, opo nasa maayos na po kami. Nabigyan na po kami ng tent kagabi dito sa may Tonsuya evacuation center, mababait po ang nga staff dito, maayos po sila makipag usap at maasikaso (For those asking if we’re okay now — yes, we’re doing fine. We were given a tent last night here at the Tonsuya Evacuation Center. The staff here are very kind, they communicate well, and they’re very attentive),” the resident said.

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