Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian over the weekend met with the family whose three members died from the fire that gutted a garments shop in Tandang Sora, Quezon City.

Gatchalian extended personal financial assistance to the family and assured them that they could also expect additional aid from the DSWD as they go through this difficult time.

The family hails from Rizal, Mindoro Occidental, and was accompanied by Rizal Mayor Sonny Pablo during their visit to the DSWD Central office in Quezon City.

During the meeting, Secretary Gatchalian and Mayor Pablo discussed ways to further assist the bereaved family.