Six families whose houses were razed in a recent fire in Brgy. San Antonio, Himamaylan City, each received relief goods and P10,000 in cash assistance, a press release from Himamaylan PIO said.
In a swift response to the fire incident last February 1, aid was mobilized by Himamaylan Mayor Raymund Tongson through the executive assistants in his office, together with staff from the Department of Social Welfare and Development, and the City Social Welfare and Development.
“We personally delivered aid to the affected families, including P10,000 in cash assistance for each household that we immediately dispensed to help them get back on their feet,” Tongson said.
According to the Bureau of Fire – Himamaylan City, the blaze started at around 12:20 p.m., and was put out by 1:30 p.m.
The city mayor also expressed his relief that all lives were spared during the fire. However, the incident incurred a total of P181,500 in damages from the six leveled residential buildings.
“The Office of the City Mayor and CSWDO will continue to extend assistance and psychosocial support to our affected fellow Himamaylanons,” Tongson said.*
