The Filipino-Chinese community, spearheaded by the Filipino At Tsino Magkaibigan Foundation, Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII), Chinese Filipino Business Club Inc., and other local organizations, came together to provide a disaster relief operation on Dec. 3, 2024 for the fire victims in Island Puting Bato, Tondo, Manila.
The fire, which occurred on Nov. 24 raged for nearly eight hours, destroyed about 1,000 homes and displaced around 8,000 people.
Chinese Embassy in the Philippines director Wu Chen Qi and embassy staff members Liu Lu Cheng, Wang Zi Ming and Shao Ting also joined the activity.
FFCCCII president Dr. Cecilio Pedro offered words of encouragement and assurance to the residents.
He emphasized the solidarity of the Filipino-Chinese community and said they would always stand by their fellow Filipinos in times of need.
The relief goods distributed to the victims included 5-kilogram bags of rice, along with other essential items such as canned goods, clothing and hygiene products.
Local residents expressed their gratitude to the organizations for their generosity and support during the difficult time.
The disaster relief effort reflected the strong spirit of unity and compassion among the Filipino Chinese community and highlighted their commitment to giving back to the Philippines in times of crisis.
