TACLOBAN CITY – Local government units (LGUs) across Eastern Visayas joined in celebrating the 67th birthday of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on Friday, Sept. 13, by conducting various activities, including cash assistance payouts and job fairs.
In Guiuan, Eastern Samar, approximately 1,000 residents each received P5,000 under the Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP), while another 660 individuals received P3,000 from the President’s socio-civic fund.
Guiuan Mayor Annaliza Gonzales-Kwan expressed her gratitude for the financial assistance and highlighted its positive impact on the community.
“Guiuan will always be grateful for all the help you have given us. You should have seen how the Guiuanons celebrated your birthday,” Mayor Kwan said.
She emphasized that the people of Guiuan continue to stand behind the President and his administration.
In Palo, Leyte, Governor Carlos Jericho ‘Icot’ Petilla spearheaded the distribution of financial aid to more than 2,000 residents through the government’s Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program. Each beneficiary received P4,050.
“We should all be thankful to the President and wish him a happy birthday. Without his support, this financial assistance would not have been possible,” said Governor Petilla, reminding the recipients to spend the money wisely for the benefit of their families and avoid spending it on vices.
In Tacloban City, the Tingog Party-list, led by Rep. Yedda Marie Romualdez, oversaw the distribution of AKAP assistance to 3,000 beneficiaries, each receiving P5,000.
In addition to the payouts, job fairs were held across the region, providing 1,913 job vacancies to local residents.
(JOEY A. GABIETA)
