The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) extended assistance to the victims of a major fire that struck Barangay Addition Hills, Mandaluyong City in early June, displacing hundreds of families and causing widespread property damage.
The fire, which engulfed a large portion of a squatter area, destroyed approximately 250 houses, injured seven residents, and rendered 2,280 individuals from 900 families homeless.
Upon learning of the disaster, FFCCCII president Victor Lim immediately directed the organization’s Welfare Committee and Social Responsibility Committee to coordinate relief efforts.
In partnership with the Mandaluyong Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce, the FFCCCII donated 600 bags of rice (each containing 5 kilograms) and 24 cartons of canned sardines for distribution to the affected families.
FFCCCII vice president William Yap Castro, who also serves as honorary president of the Mandaluyong Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce, personally donated 200 pairs of sports shoes produced by his company.
Officials from Barangay Addition Hills and staff from the Mandaluyong Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce visited the FFCCCII headquarters to receive the relief goods on July 7. The donations were immediately distributed to the fire victims.
FFCCCII continues to support communities affected by natural and man-made disasters as part of its ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility and public service.
