Manila, May 24 -- Acting on orders of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to immediately send help and assistance to thousands of residents affected by massive floodings in Maguindanao del Sur, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) conducted relief operations Saturday.

PCSO General Manager Mel Robles said they mobilized their authorized agent corporation in the province, 5A Royal Gaming OPC, to spearhead the distribution of 1,000 food packs to an evacuation center in Datu Piang.

The relief efforts were conducted in collaboration with the Philippine National Police and the local government, according to a news release.

Each food pack contained five kilos of rice, instant noodles, canned goods, noodles and potable water

Robles...