249 fire-hit Parañaque families receive cash aid

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 249 fire-affected households in Parañaque City received financial assistance from the city government on Friday.

Mayor Eric Olivarez led the cash distribution at Fisherman’s Wharf in Barangay La Huerta.

Olivarez said each family received P10,000 to P15,000 in cash for their livelihood.

According to the city government, the financial assistance is part of the livelihood settlement program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s National Capital Region office.