Manila Bulletin
Mandaluyong starts initial distribution of food packs
Mandaluyong City has begun the partial distribution of 100,000 grocery packs to residents in need during the enhanced community quarantine.
Mayor Carmelita Abalos announced that the distribution started on Thursday, March 19, with approximately 2,500 families receiving packs.
Each grocery pack contains essential items like rice, canned goods, sugar, and coffee, intended to last for one week.
Barangay officials and personnel will deliver the packs door-to-door to ensure social distancing and prevent people from queuing.
The distribution was initially delayed as the city awaited rice deliveries and is ongoing as goods arrive and are repacked.
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