700,000 families in Manila get food packs

MANILA, Philippines — The Manila city government will distribute food boxes to 700,000 families affected by the pandemic.

Mayor Isko Moreno yesterday presented to media the food packs stored at the San Andres Sports Complex.

Moreno said this is part of the local government’s food security program.

He vowed to replicate the program for the entire country if he wins as president in the upcoming elections.

Moreno vowed to allot P600 billion in pandemic aid to indigent families.

“It’s a matter of priority. If we were able to do it in Manila even with limited resources, we can do it for the whole country,” he said.