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National officials visit Davao City to oversee aid for fire-displaced families

The social welfare and Cabinet secretaries were in the city on Friday as relief went out to families displaced by fires.

DavaoNews Desk · based on reporting by InquirerSun, Oct 25, 1:58 AM

Two national government officials visited Davao City on Friday to oversee the distribution of aid to families displaced by fires, according to the Inquirer.

Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian and Cabinet Secretary Benhur Abalos led the visit, the Inquirer reported. Its headline described the assistance as aid sent by Malacañang.

The available report did not say how many families were affected, which barangays the fires hit, when they happened, or what the aid included. DavaoNews will update this story as more details become available.

Why it matters for Davao

Families in Davao City displaced by the fires are receiving national government assistance.

This article was written by the DavaoNews desk with AI assistance, using reporting by Inquirer. Facts come from the original report, which we credit and link below. Our editorial policy

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