A large tree collapsed early Wednesday morning within the compound of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) National Capital Region located on Gastambide Street, Sampaloc, Manila.
WATCH: Nabuwal na ang isang puno sa loob ng compound ng DSWD sa Gastambide, Sampaloc, Manila dahil sa malakas na buhos ng ulan. | RH 29 @boy_gonzales, DZRH News pic.twitter.com/XOrEIR93ga
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In a report by RH Boy Gonzales, several individuals who were at the DSWD to receive aid said the tree fell just after 1 a.m. due to strong winds and heavy rain.
The fallen tree caused damage to a portion of the DSWD office’s roof and destroyed several tents and chairs that were set up in the area but no injuries were reported.
Barangay 400 official, Kagawad Nestor Frio, reported that over 700 people had lined up to receive assistance. Some of them had been waiting since the previous night, having come from various locations to seek aid.
However, by 8 a.m., those who had lined up for assistance had left due to the suspension of work in government offices across Metro Manila, as announced by Malacañang.
WATCH: Nagsiuwian na ang mga pumila para sa ayuda sa tanggapan ng DSWD sa Gastambide, Manila dahil sa pagsuspinde ng pasok ng Malacañang sa mga ahensya ng pamahalaan sa buong Metro Manila. | RH 29 @boy_gonzales, DZRH News pic.twitter.com/MMiYeveC07
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Authorities started to remove the fallen tree in the area.
