DAVAO CITY – Around 1,000 food packs and boxes of brand-new clothes were distributed on Thursday, Oct. 30, to families affected by the recent earthquake in Manay town in Davao Oriental.

The relief operation was jointly organized by Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte's office, in partnership with BRENT International School Manila and its humanitarian arm, BRENT CARES.

The distribution was held at the barangay hall of Barangay Central, Manay, and was led by Barangay Captain Kim Motalizon, who thanked the timely assistance extended to his community.

“We are deeply thankful for the help that came at a very crucial time for our residents who lost so much because of the earthquake,” Motalizon said.

Donated goods include food packs containing essential groceries and brand-new clothing items collected through the BRENT CARES donation drive, an outreach initiative spearheaded by BRENT ISM’s Green Earth Ambassador Club.

According to the organizers, the drive mobilized students, parents, and faculty members to gather much-needed relief supplies for disaster-affected communities in Mindanao.

The initiative brought immediate relief to thousands of displaced residents, offering both hope and comfort to families still recovering from the devastation.

Barangay officials and local volunteers assisted in ensuring the orderly distribution of aid so that every affected household received support.

Through this collaboration between a Metro Manila-based educational institution and Davao’s local public service network, the spirit of ‘’bayanihan’’ once again shone bright, proving that compassion and solidarity know no boundaries when Filipinos come together to help those in need.