Philippine Fisheries Development Authority – Navotas Fish Port Complex (PFDA-NFPC) assisted in the relief efforts of Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go and the Department of Social Welfare and Development – NCR (DSWD-NCR) to aid fire-affected residents inside the port, held on February 3, 2023.

In coordination with the City Government Office (CGO) of Navotas, the joint activity was conducted at the PFDA-NFPC Gender and Development (GAD) Center wherein relief items such as food, groceries, vitamins, and other items that can help the fire-ravaged families to start anew were distributed by Senator Go and his team. 

Senator Go expressed his sympathy to the affected families while reminding them of the importance of their safety and security. The Senator also told the beneficiaries to seek help at any Malasakit Center in NCR whenever they need medical assistance. 

In addition, DSWD-NCR distributed financial assistance worth 10,000 pesos to more than 200 fire-ravaged families inside the PFDA-NFPC. 

Representatives from the National Housing Authority were also present during the activity to assess the situation of the affected families. 

Senator Robinhood “Robin” Padilla and Mr. Philip Salvador were present during the relief operations. They were joined by PFDA OIC-General Manager Ms. Iris R. de Vera, PFDA-NFPC Port Manager Ms. Luz P. Ortiz, CGO-Navotas led by Representative Toby Tiangco and Mayor John Rey Tiangco, and Valenzuela City Mayor Weslie Gatchalian.

(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division with report and photos from Kristine Joy Tuazon of PFDA-NFPC)