KaTropa join PSF relief campaign in Mandaluyong
Members of the TNT KaTropa team embarked on a worthwhile undertaking recently while waiting for the government clearance to return to training as they joined the relief activity of the PLDT-Smart Foundation (PSF) for fire survivors in Mandaluyong.
Players Kib Montalbo, Jjay Alejandro and Gryann Mendoza as well as coaches Bong Ravena and Mark Dickel, team manager Gabby Cui and assistant team manager Miguel Fernandez helped distribute hot meals and grocery packs to the families who were evacuated at the Nueve de Febrero Elementary School and other evacuation centers in Barangay Addition Hills, Mandaluyong City.
“We hope that through this relief effort, we are able to bring some joy and comfort to the families whose lives are forever changed by this tragedy. A big thanks to the PLDT-Smart Foundation for giving us an opportunity to be part of this activity,” said Cui, also the PLDT-Smart assistant vice president.
Earlier this month, a blaze swept through a residential area in Mandaluyong City where 600 families were rendered homeless. Mila Taon Carillo, 69, was killed by the fire that hit 200 houses in Correctional Road corner Nueve de Febrero in Barangay Addition Hills as reported by the Bureau of Fire Protection.
“Our hearts are with the families affected by this tragedy. As they try to move forward with their lives amid the pandemic, we hope that our gesture enables them to cling to hope especially during this difficult time,” said PSF president Esther Santos.
The PSF organized the relief activity in coordination with Mandaluyong Councilor Charisse Abalos-Vargas.
The activity was also done in partnership with Your 200 Pesos, an initiative that aims to feed families affected by the pandemic. It is led by volleyball star and beauty queen Michele Gumabao and strength and conditioning coach Aldo Panlilio.
Through this partnership, PSF aims to widen its reach to provide hope and help to more people in need amid the COVID19 pandemic.