The Manila city government hit its target of distributing food boxes to around 695,000 families in the capital city in February in line with its Food Security Program.
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso commends MTPB members; Eduardo Lambino, Kenneth Naval, and Eduard Trias after refusing to take bribe from a motorist during the flag ceremony at Bonifacio Shrine near Manila City Hall on Monday. Photo by Jansen Romero
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Friday, Feb. 26 announced that they finished distributing the food boxes on Thursday, Feb. 25.In his Capital Report, Domagoso said the distribution of food boxes this month was smooth and peaceful.“Pipilitin natin na sa susunod na mga buwan na mabigyan ng kasiguraduhan ang mga Batang Maynila at pamilya nito na walang magugutom sa Maynila. Kakain tayo ,” he said.
“Sa ganitong paraan man lamang ay iyong maramdaman na mayroon kayong kaagapay na gobyerno… maging bahagi kami ng hapag-kainan ninyo ,” he added. The Manila city government launched the Food Security Program on Feb. 10. A fund of around P3 billion was allocated for its implementation.Each food box contains three kilos of rice, 16 pieces of canned goods, and eight sachets of coffee.