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MANILA — The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Malabon City Chapter provided emergency assistance to 27 families, comprising more than 100 individuals, displaced by a fire in Sto. Niño, Barangay Concepcion, Malabon City, on Thursday night.
PRC Malabon City Chapter Chairman Ricky Sandoval, Officer-in-Charge Remylito De Leon, and Red Cross volunteers led the relief operation shortly after the incident to address the immediate needs of affected residents.
As part of the response, the organization distributed 60 loaves of bread donated by Gardenia, along with hygiene kits for families who lost their belongings in the fire.
The PRC also provided psychosocial first aid to help displaced residents cope with the emotional distress caused by the incident.
A first aid station was established to provide basic medical assistance and attend to health concerns among affected families.
The operation underscored the importance of coordination among humanitarian organizations, private-sector partners, and local communities in delivering immediate assistance during emergencies.
The PRC reaffirmed its commitment to providing humanitarian support to disaster-affected communities, particularly vulnerable families facing displacement and loss of property.
The assistance provided temporary relief to affected residents as they begin recovering from the fire and rebuilding their lives.
