President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian to provide immediate assistance to the victims of the collapsed building at Barangay Balibago in Angeles City, Pampanga on 25 May 2026.
Gatchalian was with the President during the distribution of assistance at the Leonardo B. Fugoso Sports Complex in Binondo, Manila. Marcos, Gatchalian and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno then went to the Delpan Evacuation Center to look into the situation of the affected residents of the Binondo fire.
Gatchalian said that while some families affected by the collapsed building are currently living in temporary shelters, the DSWD Field Office has already provided support to help with their situation.
The agency provided family food packs (FFPs) and other relief items, with the DSWD handing out cash assistance of P10,000 for the everyday expenses of the affected residents, coinciding with the directive of President Marcos of ensuring no one is left behind.
DSWD FO-3 Regional Director Venus F. Rebuldela was on hand to ensure that the “Angels in Red Vests” were doing their part in providing relief to the affected residents.
Gatchalian meanwhile said that burial assistance has also been prepared for confirmed fatalities in the incident.