Manila, April 1 -- Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Wednesday led the distribution of maternity kits to fire-affected pregnant or lactating mothers at the Manila Seedling Compound along Sen. Miriam Santiago Avenue in Quezon City.

The beneficiaries are temporarily staying at the evacuation center due to the March 6 fire incident along NIA Road.

The maternity kits form part of the DSWD's specialized disaster response efforts to ensure that lactating mothers, pregnant women, and families with children aged 0 to 12 months receive appropriate health and protection services.

"Ang utos kasi ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., dapat siguraduhing napapangalagaan yung ating mga evacuees, lalo na '...