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Caritas Manila gives P1-B worth of GCs to 800K poor families
Caritas Manila has distributed approximately P1 billion worth of gift certificates to over 4 million poor residents in Mega Manila and nearby provinces.
This aid was provided through the Oplan Damayan program to assist urban poor families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The gift certificates, totaling P1,078,212,500, were distributed to 813,557 urban families via 633 parishes within ten dioceses.
In addition to gift certificates, Caritas Manila has also distributed 'COVID safety kits' containing items like alcohol, face masks, and sanitizing supplies.
Food bags have also been provided to families affected by the community quarantine.
Father Anton Pascual, Executive Director of Caritas Manila, expressed gratitude to business groups for their contributions and called for continued unity and help within the Christian community.
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