At least 109 Brgy. V fire victims got financial assistance from the local government unit (LGU) of San Carlos City today, Dec. 4, at Brgy. V hall.

Said P459,000 fund was allocated by City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (CDRRMC) for fire victims whose houses were gutted down last Sept. 6, 2024 at Corner Endrina and V. Gustilo Streets, Brgy. V.

Victims with totally damaged houses received P5,000 each; partial/owner received P3,000; renter received P2,000; and sharer received P1,000.

City Social Welfare and Development Office SWO-III Odessa Rigor said the assistance will help victims rebuild and repair their houses.

Fire victim Danilo Requieron said it was his first time receiving cash assistance since they’re only renters. He was thankful and welcomed any cash assistance for them.

On the other hand, the CDRRM also allocated P21,000 for the victims of the Buli Tree incident, which happened last Sept. 12, 2024. At least three owners of totally damaged houses received P5,000 while two owners received P3,000 for their partially damaged houses. The City Treasurer’s Office facilitated the distribution with the help of CSWDO personnel.

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