PAGCOR brings swift aid to 5,500 families in flood-hit communities

September 9, 2024

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Braving heavy rains and floods, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) provided timely relief goods to several communities affected by the combined effects of Tropical Storm Enteng and the southwest monsoon this week.

Over 5,500 families received food and non-food packs during PAGCOR’s relief operations on September 2 and 3. The food packs contained rice, canned goods and grocery items while the non-food packs included mosquito nets and toiletries.

Mayor Art Mercado of San Pedro City in Laguna (4th from right) receives from
PAGCOR the relief donations for residents who were affected by heavy rains and
floods brought by Tropical Storm Enteng and the southwest monsoon.

On Monday, September 2, PAGCOR delivered relief items to the local governments of San Pedro, Laguna and Bacoor, Cavite. Both cities experienced severe flooding due to continuous heavy rains.

The following day, the agency extended assistance to affected residents in San Mateo, Rizal.

PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco said part of the agency’s nation-building commitment is the provision of timely relief goods to victims of natural disasters.

“The typhoon season is here again. Unfortunately, many families who live in disaster-prone communities are in a very vulnerable situation,” he said.

“Part of our social responsibility commitment is to help ease their plight by providing them with immediate aid like food and other essentials.”

PAGCOR representatives turn over to Rizal 3rd District Rep. Jojo Garcia (4th from
right) the agency’s relief aid for residents of San Mateo town which suffered from
heavy rains and devastating floods early this week.

The PAGCOR chief added that the agency’s relief efforts for areas affected by Tropical Storm Enteng will continue as more communities in Luzon and Metro Manila seek out the state gaming firm’s help.