A total of 2,006 families left homeless by the massive fire in Tondo, Manila over the weekend received cash assistance worth PHP10,000 from the city government, reports the Philippine News Agency (PNA).
Mayor Honey Lacuna led the distribution of cash aid to affected residents of the Aroma Compound in Barangay 105 at the General Vicente Lim Elementary School on Tuesday.
The fire victims also received hygiene kits and relief goods.
The fire displaced 6,726 individuals, including 3,862 minors, 2,580 adults, 64 persons with disabilities (PWDs), and 220 senior citizens. Among the affected residents, 1,559 owned their homes, 297 rented units, and 150 shared accommodations.
