Manila Bulletin
Pasig gov’t to start distributing food packs to residents March 23
Pasig City is preparing to purchase 400,000 food packs for residents unable to work during the enhanced community quarantine.
The local government will begin distributing these food packs on Monday, March 23.
Each food pack costs P397 and contains rice and canned goods.
The city aims to provide food packs at least once a week per family.
Mayor Vico Sotto acknowledged the logistical challenges and appealed for patience from residents due to the scale of the distribution.
He stated that they will do their best to distribute to the target families, though not all may receive them on the first day.
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