PBBM VISITS NORMIN. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (center) poses with Iligan City officials and beneficiaries of the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair held at the gymnasium of the Mindanao State University Iligan Institute of Technology on Thursday (May 16, 2024). The visit of the President rolled in more than PHP168 million worth of assistance to several parts of the region. (Photo courtesy of Iligan CIO)
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s visit to parts of Northern Mindanao on Thursday rolled in PHP168.8 million worth of assistance and projects, primarily in the areas of health care, agriculture, and infrastructure.
One of the recipient areas was Iligan City where, according to Mayor Frederick Siao, services under the "Bagong Pilipinas" paradigm of the Marcos administration have a "transformative impact."
"It is profoundly felt by every Iliganon. From infrastructure projects to health care expansion and support programs like the 'Kadiwa sa Pangulo,' your (Marcos') dedication to progress is unwavering," he said.
In his speech during the distribution of aid to El Niño-hit farmers and fisherfolk in Iligan City, Marcos vowed that the government would ensure that all parts of Mindanao and the whole country get the necessary assistance, especially the remote areas.
The PHP168.8 million in financial assistance was distributed by the President to fisherfolk, farmers, and low-income and vulnerable families in Northern Mindanao as part of the government’s efforts to alleviate the effects of El Niño.
Of the figure, PHP50 million each was distributed to the local governments of Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental, PHP24.3 million to Misamis Occidental, PHP13.9 million to Lanao del Norte, PHP10.5 million to Iligan City, and PHP10 million each to Cagayan de Oro City and Camiguin.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development also provided PHP10,000 in financial assistance to 9,588 beneficiaries in Iligan City and 10,000 recipients in Cagayan de Oro City through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations Program.
In this city, 38,000 individuals benefitted from various government assistance. (PNA)
