Mati City to distribute food packs starting Monday

Mati City in Davao Oriental will begin distributing food packs on Monday, March 30, to families affected by the community quarantine.

Around 42,256 families across the city's 26 barangays are expected to receive these food packs until April 3.

The distribution per family is being managed by volunteers from the Mati City Council, Philippine Red Cross, and other LGUs, who are working around the clock to repackage the supplies.

The city government is preparing an estimated 42,256 food packs, with additional contributions from the provincial government of Davao Oriental and the Davao City government.

Local officials are also enforcing stricter home quarantine restrictions and distributing 'home quarantine passes' to manage essential purchases.

Mayor Michelle Rabat has urged residents to cooperate and await instructions from barangay officials regarding the distribution schedule.

The Local Government Unit (LGU) will strictly monitor the distribution to ensure aid reaches those most in need, with officials advising vulnerable groups to stay home.