President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian led the distribution of government aid in Oriental Mindoro on Thursday (November 14) through the Presidential Assistance to Farmers, Fisherfolk, and their Families (PAFFF).
“Mga kababayan, ang pamamahagi ng tulong na ito ay tanda ng ating panata sa isa’t isa—na kahit anong mangyari, tayo ay laging magtutulungan… Makakaasa kayo na ang pamahalaan ay narito para matulungan kayo na makabangon sa mga ganitong pagsubok,” President Marcos said during the aid-giving at the ABADA College in Pinamalayan town Oriental Mindoro
Some 5,000 farmers, fisherfolk, and their families from the province are expected to receive Php10,000 each during the aid distribution in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclones Kristine and Leon.
In his speech, Secretary Gatchalian assured the beneficiaries that no one would be left behind and that the agency would continue to provide them with the necessary assistance until they have fully recovered from the impact of the series of disasters.
“Makaaasa po kayo na ang DSWD ay handang tumulong, kaagapay ninyo, at sisiguraduhin na sama-sama tayong babangon muli,” Secretary Gatchalian said.
After the aid-giving in Oriental Mindoro, the Presidential team proceeded to the Tagaytay International Convention Center in Tagaytay City for a similar activity. Another 3,900 beneficiaries from the province of Cavite will receive the same amount during the aid distribution in the province.
“Hinihikayat ko kayong lahat na maging matatag, magtulungan po kayo, at huwag mawalan ng pag-asa dahil ang pamahalaan ay kasama ninyo sa bawat hakbang ng inyong pagbangon,” the President said as he addressed the Caviteños during the cash aid payout.
President Marcos and Secretary Gatchalian were joined by Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francis Tiu Laurel Jr., Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Cesar Chavez, and prominent local officials during the aid-giving ceremonies. # (YADP)
