ADB launches $5M food aid project for Luzon's poor

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a $5 million project to provide food aid to up to 55,000 poor households in Luzon affected by the enhanced community quarantine.

The first batch of aid was delivered on Tuesday, including rice and other food items to cities like Caloocan, Manila, Pasay, and Quezon.

A second delivery is scheduled for Friday, containing more rice, drinks, and canned goods for families in Malabon.

ADB also provided a P254 million grant to support the project, known locally as Bayan Bayanihan, which aims to bridge the gap until other support mechanisms are activated.