CASH GIFT. Centenarian Felisa Verzano of Valencia of Negros Oriental on Tuesday (April 18, 2023) receives a check amounting to PHP100,000 from the provincial government on her 100th birthday. Five centenarians were given the cash gift and certificate of appreciation this week to honor them. (Photo courtesy of the Capitol PIO)
DUMAGUETE CITY – The provincial government of Negros Oriental has handed over PHP 100,000 cash gift each to five centenarians.
Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer (PSWDO) Rosa Emilia Banquerigo told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Wednesday that the PHP 100,000 cash assistance was just from the provincial government.
They also received a plaque of appreciation.
Another PHP100,000 will also be given to the beneficiaries from the national government, she added.
The centenarians received the financial aid on their 100th birthday, Banquerigo said, adding that this is in line with the implementation of Republic Ac 10868 or “An Act Honoring and Granting Additional Benefits to Filipino Centenarians and for the Other Purposes”.
The first to receive assistance was Emeliana Cagang from Guihulngan City on April 17.
The other three, Severo Angcon from Pamplona town, Felisa Verzano, and Patricia Bungcasan from Valencia town, received the checks on April 18.
On Wednesday, the fifth centenarian, Patricia De Arca of Mabato, Ayungon, got her check.
Banquerigo said more centenarians are to receive their cash gifts after completing the requirements.
The national government counterpart is also under process, she said.
This is the first batch of centenarians to receive the cash gift under the administration of Gov. Carlo Jorge Reyes. (PNA)
