22/05/2026
Bayanihan for the Families affected by the Fire Incident at Barangay Dagum
The LGU-Calbayog with the leadership of City Mayor Raymund C. Uy, Vice-Mayor Rex Daguman and City Councilors, through the DSWD FO8, CSWDO, BFP-Calbayog, and City Health Office collaborated to extend help for the victims of the fire incident that happened yesterday at Purok 1 & 6, Barangay Dagum.
Based on the initial assessment done by the Bureau of Fire Protection-Calbayog City, an unplugged cellphone charger started the fire that burned down a total of 29 households (24 totally damaged, 5 partially damaged) affecting 34 families (130 total individuals).
CSWD Officer Donato M. Albelda, Jr., RSW, CSWDO Calbayog Magic 20 Unit Head Aira L. Abon, RSW with her staff augmented by other unit staff responded to assess, collect victims’ information and facilitate the distribution of DSWD ready-to-eat food packs (RTEFPs). Private companies including MLhuillier, Fivestar Super Store and other private individuals also extended their help and provided beddings, used clothing and other in-kind assistance.
Let us pray for the affected families for their recovery in this trying times. Padayon la! ❤️🙏
📷 Aira L. Abon