Nearly 300,000 bags of rice distributed to indigents, vulnerable folk in Caloocan

SINCE MAY 2026

Almost 300,000 bags of rice have been distributed to indigent families and vulnerable sectors in Caloocan City from May to October this year, the city government said.

The Caloocan City Social Welfare and Development Department (CSWDD) resumed its rice distribution on Tuesday, October 20, with First Lady Louise Araneta- Marcos and Caloocan Mayor Dale Gonzalo "Along" Malapitan leading the activity.

"Bukod sa mga ipinatupad nating programa sa gitna ng krisis sa enerhiya at krudo, patuloy po nating tinitignan kung ano pa ang mga maaari nating gawin para maibsan ang epekto ng krisis sa ating mga mamamayan," said Malapitan.

(In addition to the programs we implemented during the energy and fuel crisis, we continue to look into what else we can do to ease the impact of the crisis on our citizens.)

Among the beneficiaries are persons with disabilities (PWDs), non-pensioner senior citizens, minimum-wage earners, seasonal workers, teachers, students, and residents without existing monthly local government subsidies.

"Alam po natin na mataas ang presyo ng mga bilihin ngayon at marami sa kababayan natin ang nahihirapan. Ang mga bigas na ito po ay tulong natin sa inyo para makausad po tayo nang sama-sama," the First Lady said.

The rice distribution initiative is under the Assistance to Indigent Individuals or Families - Food Assistance Rice Distribution Program (AIIF-FA-RDP) funded via the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF). — VDV, GMA News