On FPJ’S birthday, Brian Poe mobilizes Pangasinan relief efforts for thousands

PANGASINAN, Philippines — To commemorate the birthday of National Artist Fernando Poe Jr. on Aug. 20, FPJ Panday Bayanihan Party-List Rep. Brian Poe, grandson of the late actor, led continuing relief efforts across Pangasinan, providing food packs and hot meals to thousands of families affected by successive storms, prolonged rains, and flooding throughout the province.

Poe said the relief effort was a fitting way to honor FPJ’s legacy by continuing his lifelong connection with ordinary Filipinos and turning his birth commemoration into a day of service and bayanihan.

The latest operation was held Thursday, Aug. 20, in San Carlos City, where 600 flood-affected families received essential food packs containing rice, coffee, and canned goods as communities continued to recover from weeks of heavy rainfall.

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In Barangay Anando, 360 families from Puroks 1 and 2 received assistance, while more than 200 families from other barangays in San Carlos City were also provided with relief packs.

Joining the distribution were City Information Officer Jhuliano Resuello, who is also San Carlos City secretary to the mayor; Barangay Anando Chairman Ranny Francisco; Sangguniang Kabataan Chairwoman Beverly Maneclang; and other local officials and community leaders.

The San Carlos City distribution formed part of a broader relief effort organized by FPJ Panday Bayanihan and its network of local leaders and volunteers across Pangasinan.

Soup kitchen operations

In a series of soup kitchen operations, 3,895 residents received hot meals across Dagupan City, Bayambang, Calasiao, Malasiqui, San Carlos City, Mapandan, and Sta. Barbara.

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On Aug, 13, relief teams served 657 residents from Lucao Centro, Binloc America, and Bonuan Gueset Taasan in Dagupan City. Another 421 residents received hot meals in Bayambang, while 897 individuals were served at the Calasiao Complex Evacuation Center.

In Malasiqui, 502 residents from Barangay Taloy and the PNR Site in Poblacion received food assistance. Relief operations were also conducted in the San Carlos City barangays of Bocboc, Salinap, and Bani, where 507 residents were provided with hot meals.

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The following day, Aug. 14, operations continued in Mapandan, where 413 residents from Barangays Luyan and Nilombot were served. In Sta. Barbara, another 498 residents from Poblacion Sur and Sapang received hot meals.

FPJ Youth Pangasinan also mobilized youth volunteers for a separate mobile hot meals distribution in Mangatarem on Aug. 12, providing meals to approximately 900 displaced residents from seven evacuation centers and affected communities.

Among the areas served were Mangatarem I Central School, Bunlalacao Elementary School, Torre Elementary School, Bogtong Silag Evacuation Center, and Barangay Calomboyan Norte, based on data provided by the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office.

Youth volunteers prepared and delivered meals directly to evacuation sites, reaching displaced families, children, senior citizens, and other residents affected by the flooding.

Meanwhile, FPJ League of Pangasinan Legislators President and Bugallon Councilor Edren Llanillo, together with FPJ Youth Bugallon and other volunteers, continued separate food and rice distributions targeting approximately 3,000 beneficiaries.

‘No better way to celebrate’

Poe said that commemorating FPJ’s birthday through public service reflects the values that FPJ Panday Bayanihan seeks to carry forward.

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“There is no better way to celebrate FPJ’s birthday than by helping our fellow Filipinos. He was loved because he always stood with ordinary people, especially those who needed someone on their side. We honor his memory by continuing that spirit of service and bayanihan,” Poe said.

“In times of hardship, especially during disasters, we cannot turn our backs on our fellow Filipinos who need help the most. Our immediate priority is to make sure affected families have food and basic assistance while they recover,” he added.

Poe also reminded Pangasinenses to remain alert, prepared, and safe as communities continue to deal with the effects of severe weather and flooding.

FPJ Panday Bayanihan said its teams will continue coordinating with local government officials, barangay councils, social welfare officers, youth volunteers, and community leaders to identify areas requiring assistance and respond to the needs of affected residents.

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For Poe, the continuing relief operations are not only a response to the immediate needs of flood-hit communities but also a way of ensuring that FPJ’s legacy of compassion and service continues to be felt by a new generation of Filipinos. /atm