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DSWD provides aid to families of Sorsogon market fire victims
The Department of Social Welfare and Development has distributed emergency cash assistance to families of five people killed in a fire that destroyed Sorsogon City Public Market. Each bereaved family received P10,000 in financial support.
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LEGAZPI CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol regional office has extended P10,000 in emergency cash assistance to each of the five families affected by the devastating fire at Sorsogon City Public Market that occurred on Saturday evening, October 24.
Marygizelle Mesa, the DSWD-Bicol regional information officer, confirmed the financial aid distribution to the families of the fire fatalities. The assistance forms part of the agency's immediate response to support those bereaved by the incident.
The fire that engulfed the public market claimed five lives and resulted in significant property damage. The DSWD's quick disbursement of financial aid represents the government's commitment to providing immediate relief to affected families during this difficult period.
According to the regional information officer, the DSWD Bicol continues to assess additional assistance needs and coordinate with other government agencies to provide comprehensive support to those impacted by the fire. Further relief measures may be extended as the situation develops.