On President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s orders, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) conducted relief operations and assisted thousands of residents affected by massive flooding in Maguindanao.

PCSO General Manager Mel Robles reported that on Saturday, 16 barangays that were affected by the floods received 1,000 food packs, which comprised five kilos of rice, instant noodles, canned goods, noodles, and potable water per pack.

Datu Piang Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) reported that almost 8,000 families in 16 barangays were affected by the floods.

Robles said they have quickly mobilized their Authorized Agent Corporations (AAC) – 5A Royal Gaming OPC in Maguindanao del Sur, to spearhead the distribution of food packs to the flood victims at an evacuation center in Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur.

He added that 2,500 Charitimba or food packs in huge bales will be airlifted to be distributed to the affected residents on Sunday.

The relief distribution will be conducted in coordination with the Philippine National Police (PNP).

“Our commitment is unwavering. We will not stop until we see to it that all the affected residents have received the necessary food and medical assistance,” Robles vowed.

The town of Datu Piang in Maguindanao del Sur has been declared a state of calamity due to the massive floods caused by the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) that hit the area in the past days. | PND