However, those restricted to their houses are still waiting for any kind of support from the national government. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte took on the herculean challenge of feeding two of the three million people in 142 barangays. Some 400,000 food packs good for a family of five will be handed out through “simultaneous house-to-house distribution” to all affected households on March 23 and 24. Parañaque Mayor Edwin Olivarez has identified 14,000 vulnerable families who will receive 100,000 relief packs. But it is a pity that a week after the enforcement of the enhanced community quarantine, the promised help has not trickled down from Malacañang to the public.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 23, 2020 19:52 UTC