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1st Congressional District Office distributes food packs to Muslim communities in Davao City during Ramadan

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

First Congressional District Communication and Information Office

1st Congressional District Office distributes food packs to Muslim communities in Davao City during Ramadan

DAVAO CITY – As Muslim Community observes the Holy Month of Ramadan until its celebration of the Eidul Fitr, the First Congressional District Office, headed by presidential son Paolo “Pulong” Duterte, joined in the nationwide food distribution for our Muslim brothers.


The First Congressional District Office began the distribution of meal packs to beneficiaries in the barangays in Davao City on April 20, Tuesday afternoon. Hundreds of beneficiaries from Tausog, Iranun, Sama, Maguindanao, Kagan, and Maranao tribes received the meals.


Rep. Duterte’s office said that the distribution of meal packs was scheduled every Tuesday and Friday until the celebration of the Eidul Fitr, which was scheduled May 11 this year. 


Eidul Fitr is an important celebration for Filipino Muslims, marking the end of the month-long fast during Ramadan. Originated by the Islamic Prophet Muhammad, Eidul Fitr is a celebration of thanksgiving to Allah.


There were 1,200 meal packs prepared in every scheduled date of distribution. Each tribe received 200 meal packs in their respective mosques.


The activity is in concordance to the directive of the young congressman to initiate the giving of food assistance to the Muslim community on the Ramadan period until Eidul Fitr. This is to pay respect and to support them in this holy month which started on April 13 and will last until May 12, 2021.


Rep. Duterte, in his message, said that the Ramadan is the time for deep reflection, prayer, and contemplation as people around the world face challenging and dangerous times brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, a crisis that threatened everyone’s health and livelihood.


“Countless of our Moro brothers and sisters are actively and bravely working at the front lines, helping the government in the fight against the pandemic,” Rep. Duterte said.


He added that many of the Moro leaders are also relentless in ensuring that Davao City and the rest of Mindanao remain peaceful - and this is important as everyone envisions to live in a place where everyone can achieve their respective aspirations for better lives.


“May the Holy Month of Ramadan bring us inspiration as it also bring us hope, love, and compassion for those who have less in life, the sick, and the needy. I pray that this month will also strengthen our faith, bring us good health and abundance,” Rep. Duterte said.


The Holy Month of Ramadan is a golden opportunity for millions of Muslims to get closer to Allah by showing sympathy and helping those in need. But this year, the dawn-to-dusk month comes at a time when communities across the globe are forced to stay at home.


With the ongoing pandemic, many people lose their jobs, leaving them in a dire need for help this Ramadan. To help ease this unprecedented crisis, the First Congressional District Office initiated the distribution of meals to support our Muslim brothers during Ramadan.

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