By Zyriel Josh Coronel
Photos: Jed Palonpon and Reisha Uy

PASAY CITY—Barangay 177 Sangguniang Kabataan Chairman Reniel Loro calls for relief goods for infants and senior citizens after a fire hit a residential area in the said baranggay last Saturday morning.

In an interview with The Quantum, Loro said that while they appreciate donations such as clothes, food packs, and financial aid, there is still a lack of milk, diapers, and vitamins for infants and aged people.

Resident Edgar Santos, 21, also pleads for construction materials to build their homes.

“Sa ngayon, ito talaga ‘yung kailangan namin para makapagsimula muli,” said Santos.

The fire that broke out at 4:31 a.m., affected 80 families or 240 families, and left four casualties: a mother, her 7-year-old son, her 14-year-old niece, and her brother-in-law.

Two were also injured—one with a first-degree burn, and another with a wound on the foot.

The cause of fire is still unidentified as there is no official report from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) but it is speculated that the fire started with an electric bike (E-bike) battery that was left unattended while charging, according to Loro.

“Siguro sa susunod, panatilihin na walang nakasaksak at laging i-monitor ang mga device at buong bahay, lalo na’t karamihan ng mga bahay rito ay gawa sa light materials,” added Loro to remind the residents.

Individuals who are willing to help may contact the official Facebook page of Brgy 177 Sangguniang Kabataan (https://www.facebook.com/sk177zone18) or Loro (https://www.facebook.com/romxie.curamen).