In a significant act of holiday generosity, a prominent businessman from Pampanga has brought Christmas cheer to thousands of struggling families by distributing essential food supplies.
Massive Gift-Giving Event in Angeles City
Robert Gaza, president of Digama Waste Management Services, personally oversaw the distribution of 15-kilo sacks of rice to approximately 1,600 beneficiaries on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The event took place at the Korean Town in Barangay Malabanias, Angeles City, drawing a large crowd to the parking lot of Osaka Japanese Restaurant.
Most recipients were elderly residents, who patiently lined up to receive their Christmas gifts. Gaza explained that this initiative is an annual tradition for his company. "We do this every December. It serves as the social responsibility project of Digama so that we can somehow help our poor countrymen," he stated.
Widespread Aid Across Two Localities
The event in Angeles City was part of a larger effort that spanned several days. In total, Gaza provided aid to around 7,000 indigent families across Angeles City and the nearby town of Porac. This included the 1,600 individuals assisted on Wednesday and an additional 6,400 residents who received their rice sacks in the preceding days.
The businessman's generosity even extended beyond the planned list. As the distribution was ongoing, more people arrived at the scene. Gaza accommodated them, confirming there were an extra 100 sacks available in the cargo truck. "We saw a line of people with some of my neighbors. When we asked and learned that free rice was being given, we approached the person giving it (Gaza) and he waited for those on the list to finish and then gave to us as well," shared one middle-aged man.
Continuation of a Charitable Mission
This is not Gaza's first humanitarian act. Last month, he also distributed free rice and conducted feeding activities for approximately 2,000 typhoon victims in Cebu, demonstrating a consistent commitment to aiding Filipinos in need.
The beneficiaries, which included local barangay tanods (community watchmen), expressed profound gratitude. An elderly woman encapsulated the community's sentiment: "We thank Sir Robert for what he gave us. This is a big help. We hope he never tires of helping poor people like us."
Gaza, whose company Digama Waste Management is based in Porac and handles the destruction of smuggled goods and incineration of fake cigarettes for government agencies, is also involved in several other business ventures in the region. His annual December gift-giving has become a beacon of hope and direct support for the area's most vulnerable residents during the holiday season.
