MANILA, Philippines — Victims of the fire that razed homes in Paco, Manila early Wednesday have lamented the repetitive fires that have struck their community, saying that the fires are making it hard for them to recover.
People from Paco said after the blaze was put out that fires have occurred multiple times in less than five years. Resident Jerry Acosta shared they also went through a fire around two years ago.
Most residents like Acosta were unable to secure most of their belongings.
“‘Yong huli mga one year ago, two years ago gano’n. Ang naligtas lang po namin mga damit, damit lang po saka mga dokumento, …
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