Operation Damayan, FFCCCII bring relief to 3,500 families in QC

How much rain does it take to submerge a community?

- By ANTHEA GRAPE

Here, one downpour can send floods rising to as high as 10 feet. Many families in low-lying areas face this threat year-round. To help flood victims, The Philippine STAR and the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) mounted a relief drive last Aug. 28 and 29.

The initiative benefited six barangays in Quezon City, including Quirino 2A, Apolonio Samson, Bahay Toro, Tatalon, Novaliches Proper and Batasan Hills.

"Marami po sa ating mga kababayan ang lubhang nasalanta ng bagyo at habagat. Sa pamamagitan po nitong relief operation, gusto naming ipadama ang pakikiisa ng FilipinoChinese community sa inyo," said FFCCCII executive vice president Jeffrey Ng.

A total of 3,500 beneficiaries received relief packs, each containing five kilos of rice donated by the Federation, and canned goods, and other essential food items donated by Quezon City councilor Mikey Belmonte.

'TAYONG LAHAT AY NAGDADAMAYAN'