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DSWD extends aid, psychosocial support to victims of building collapse in Pampanga

Published May 25, 2026 12:49 pm

At A Glance

  • DSWD-Disaster Response Management Group Assistant Secretary and spokesperson Irene Dumlao said the intervention is part of the agency's initial response, with further support still being prepared depending on the evolving needs of affected families.
A multi-storey building collapsed in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga on Sunday, May 24. Authorities have yet to confirm the number of casualties, while rescue operations continue at the site. Residents near the area and workers reported that around 30 to 40 people may still be trapped beneath the collapsed structure. (Santi San Juan/Manila Bulletin)
A multi-storey building collapsed in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga on Sunday, May 24. Authorities have yet to confirm the number of casualties, while rescue operations continue at the site. Residents near the area and workers reported that around 30 to 40 people may still be trapped beneath the collapsed structure. (Santi San Juan/Manila Bulletin)
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (Department of Social Welfare and Development) has provided initial relief assistance to families affected by the collapse of an under-construction building in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga on Sunday, May 24.
A total of 34 affected individuals received food packs, hygiene kits, and ready-to-eat food packs.
Each also received P10,000 in financial assistance.
DSWD-Disaster Response Management Group Assistant Secretary and spokesperson Irene Dumlao on Monday, May 25 said the intervention is part of the agency’s initial response, with further support still being prepared depending on the evolving needs of affected families.
“Initial response pa lamang po ito ng ahensya. Patuloy po nating tinitingnan ang sitwasyon on the ground at handa po tayong magbigay ng karagdagang tulong, kabilang na po ang medical at burial assistance sa ilalim po ng AICS [Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation], para sa mga biktima ng insidente sa Pampanga (This is only the initial response of the agency. We continue to assess the situation on the ground and are ready to provide additional assistance, including medical and burial support under AICS, for the victims of the incident in Pampanga),” she said.
Dumlao also said psychosocial support services are being provided to help families cope with the trauma brought by the incident, especially those who lost relatives or are still awaiting updates on missing loved ones.
She added that the DSWD is coordinating closely with the local government of Angeles City and other concerned agencies.
“Mahigpit po ang koordinasyon natin sa lokal na pamahalaan, sa rescue teams, at sa iba pang ahensya tulad ng DPWH [Department of Public Works and Highways] upang matiyak na tuloy-tuloy po ang assistance na ating naipamamahagi at walang maiiwang pamilya na nangangailangan ng tulong (We are in close coordination with the local government, rescue teams, and other agencies such as DPWH to ensure continuous assistance and that no affected family is left behind),” Dumlao said.
DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian is currently in Pampanga to oversee disaster response operations and assess further assistance needed on the ground.

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