The Davao City Government continues its response efforts for families affected by the fire incident on May 8, 2026, in Barangay 23-C. Personnel from the City Mayor's Office, the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), and the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) remain on site to provide immediate assistance while validation of affected individuals is ongoing.
Assistance to Affected Families
The CSWDO on Monday assisted an estimated 457 families from four puroks of Barangay 23-C. According to Rey Tayag, CSWDO District Overseer, partial and unofficial data indicates the fire damaged approximately 225 houses and partially damaged about 10 houses, affecting at least 457 families. Among those affected, 235 are house owners, 191 are sharers, 31 are renters, and 12 are boarders.
Immediately after the fire, the CSWDO installed modular tents, established child-friendly spaces, extended food and non-food assistance, and conducted psychological first aid for victims. The city's mobile kitchen was also deployed to provide hot meals to affected residents.
Medical and Safety Support
Medical teams from the City Health Office (CHO) are on site to attend to residents' medical needs. The same office provided disinfection and sanitation services. The CDRRMO provided safety assistance, while the Public Safety and Security Office and Task Force Davao assisted with peace and order. The City Mayor's Office also provided food assistance.
Various national government offices, non-government organizations, and the private sector also extended help to the fire victims.
Temporary Shelter and Validation
Affected residents are temporarily taking shelter at the Barangay 23-C Gym and Zonta Elementary School. As of Monday, CSWDO staff continue validating initial data to determine the final number of beneficiaries for emergency shelter assistance.
