BACOLOR, Pampanga – Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian and Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon led the distribution of relief goods in Bacolor on Saturday, July 26, on behalf of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
The aid operation was held at the Bacolor Integrated School, where evacuees affected by recent flooding have been staying. Gatchalian said the distribution was a direct order from the President to assist displaced and vulnerable families in disaster-hit areas.
Kapampangan officials including Governor Lilia “Nanay” Pineda, Vice Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda, and Bacolor Mayor Diman Datu joined the relief efforts.
Families received clothing kits, hygiene kits, two boxes of food packs, sleeping kits, and water filtration systems. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) also deployed a food truck serving porridge and apples, while the provincial government’s Kusina ni Nanay distributed hotdog sandwiches and water.
Governor Pineda thanked the President for his swift response, saying, “The Kapampangan people are grateful for his deep concern and care during this difficult time.”