MANILA, Philippines — San Juan Mayor Francis Zamora and his staff distributed the 11th tranche of food packs to his constituents as the general community quarantine (GCQ) continues to take effect.
“I understand that a lot of families are still having a hard time even if we are now under general community quarantine due to high unemployment, limited livelihood opportunities, and drained resources. I am hoping that these food packs will be able to help them out during these difficult times,” Zamora said.
Zamora said the food packs targeted over 45,000 poor families in San Juan.
Zamora waves at residents in the city while distributing food packs. Images from San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora Facebook Page.
Zamora said the distribution also “coincides with the celebration of the 13th Cityhood Anniversary of San Juan” on June 17.
In a Facebook live on Wednesday, Zamora, along with his team, started the distribution of the food packs to families behind San Juan City Hall in Barangay Corazon de Jesus at around 9 a.m.
Four albums with more than 20 photos showing the distribution of food aid in Barangay Corazon were posted on Zamora’s official Facebook page, which has more than 70,000 likes.
One of the photos displayed some 10 local officials joined Zamora in distribution of the food packs. Some were wearing face masks and face shields to follow minimum health requirements during quarantine.
Zamora said he will visit all 21 barangays in San Juan in the next seven days to distribute more food packs.