TACLOBAN CITY– Senators Alan Peter and Pia Cayetano, in coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), provided livelihood assistance to 2,446 residents from Eastern Samar and Leyte this week.
From September 24 to 26, 2024, aid was distributed under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program in Ormoc City as well as the municipalities of Jipapad and Arteche, both in Eastern Samar.
The beneficiaries included a diverse group, such as senior citizens, fisherfolk, farmers, small business owners, barangay health workers (BHWs), barangay nutrition scholars (BNS), day care workers, solo parents, women’s group leaders, and participants in maternal health seminars.
This successful initiative was made possible through the support of Ormoc City Mayor Lucy Torres-Gomez, as represented by Rep. Richard Gomez of Leyte’s 4th district along with Jipapad Mayor Benjamin Ver and Arteche Mayor Roland Evardone.
(JOEY A. GABIETA)
