MANILA – The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has extended financial assistance worth PHP100,000 to each of the families of the five rescue workers in Malolos, Bulacan who perished in the line of duty at the height of Super Typhoon Karding last week.
PAGCOR provided the cash aid on Friday in recognition of the heroism of Narciso Calayag, Jr., Jerson Resurreccion, Marby Bartolome, George Agustin and Troy Justin Agustin.
The victims drowned in floodwater while performing rescue duties last Sept. 25.
Apart from providing financial assistance to the families of the five fallen rescue workers, the state-run gaming firm joined hands with the Bridges of Benevolent Initiative Foundation, Inc. (BBFI), the charitable arm of The Midori Clark Casino operated by BB International Leisure and Resort Development Corp. (BBI), in relief operations for the typhoon victims in the provinces of Bulacan and Pampanga.
The recipients in the towns of San Miguel and Sto. Niño, Pampanga received 400 and 150 food relief packs, respectively, while a total of 300 families in Hagonoy, Bulacan, were also provided relief items. Each relief pack contained rice, instant noodles, coffee, and canned goods.
As of Sept. 30, 2022, PAGCOR and its licensees have distributed 4,700 relief packs in different areas in Luzon affected by the recent typhoon and are set to conduct more distributions in the upcoming days. (PNA)
