The Manila City Hall, Manila Chinatown Barangay Organization (MCBO) and several Filipino-Chinese associations held a Christmas gift-giving event at Plaza San Lorenzo Ruiz in Binondo on Dec. 23, 2024.
About 11,000 bags of 5-kilogram rice were distributed to underprivileged residents in the area.
The initiative aimed to spread holiday cheer while also allowing recipients to feel the love and support from their Chinese compatriots.
The event received strong support from numerous Filipino Chinese associations and companies, including the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII), Federation of Filipino Chinese Associations of the Philippines Foundation, Lao Wong Lai Chin Charity Foundation, Philippine Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (PCCCII), Overseas Chinese Alumni Association of the Philippines, Goddess Rice Center, Philippine Chinese Commerce and Industry Overseas Associations Inc., Filipino Chinese Shin Lian Association Inc., Philippine Fujian General Youth’s Business Association Inc., Chinese Filipino Business Club Inc., PCCCII E-Commerce Center, Philippine Xiamen Amity Club, Genius Hardware, Joseph Sy Angke and Fooking Merchant Benevolent Association Inc.
MCBO president Jefferson Lau expressed gratitude to the associations and businesses that supported the event.
In his message to the crowd, he conveyed warm Christmas greetings and highlighted the importance of community solidarity during the holiday season.
Certificates of recognition were presented to the organizations involved in the initiative.
The donors were acknowledged for their unwavering support and generous donations that helped ensure the success of the event.
