MANILA, Philippines — Over 220 beggars rounded up in the streets of Quezon City will be treated today to a feeding program, a police official announced yesterday. National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief Director Guillermo Eleazar said they have invited contestants from Miss Philippines to join the event at the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) headquarters at Camp Karingal. The NCRPO has sought the help of transport companies to provide the beggars, mostly Aetas and Badjaos, free transportation. The Southern Police District rescued 68; Eastern Police District, 16, and the Northern Police District, three. According to Eleazar, the roundup of beggars in the metropolis would continue until New Year.

Source: Philippine Star December 16, 2018 16:00 UTC