Speaker Romualdez, DSWD, local officials distribute P139M cash aid to 29,906 Davaoeños
CASH assistance worth P139.812 million was distributed to 29,906 beneficiaries in Davao City, Davao de Oro, and Davao del Norte during the four-day payout of Ayuda Para sa Kapos ang Kita (AKAP), a flagship welfare program of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr..
The distribution of aid was led by Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez in collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and local officials. The payout was conducted from October 18 to 21.
It was former Civil Service Commission chair Karlo Nograles who distributed aid in Davao City on Monday where a total of P14.5 million was distributed to 4,859 beneficiaries.
Speaker Romualdez stressed that the distribution of aid is a proof of President Marcos’ promise that they will not neglect the welfare of Davaoeños.
“Malasakit at pagmamahal ni Pangulong Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. ang siyang nagtutulak sa amin para tiyaking ang bawat Pilipino, lalo na ang mga taga-Davao, ay hindi napapabayaan. Patuloy po kaming magtatrabaho upang masiguro na nasa mabuting kalagayan ang inyong kabuhayan,” said Speaker Romualdez.
“Sa utos ni Pangulong Marcos at sa pamumuno ni Speaker Romualdez, nais naming tiyakin na makarating ang tulong sa mga higit na nangangailangan. Ang AKAP program ay tugon para makatulong sa kanilang pang-araw-araw na gastusin,” added the leader of the House with more than 300 strong members.
According to House Deputy Secretary General Sofonias “Ponyong” P. Gabonada, the four-day event aims to help the marginalized sectors especially the poor communities.
Gabonada said the distribution of aid happened in Davao del Norte on October 18 where a total of P48.625 million was distributed to 9,725 beneficiaries who received P5,000 each.
Beneficiaries include teachers, non-teaching school personnel, mall employees, private hospital staff, and low-income residents.
Local officials such as Vice Governor Oyo Uy and Representative Alan Dujali also played a major role in the distribution of financial assistance.
On October 19 and 20, P5,000 each or a total of P76.610 million was distributed to 15,322 beneficiaries in Davao de Oro. Among those who were helped were barangay workers, school personnel, and low-income employees.
Poor students were also helped through Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS).
Rep. Maricar Zamora, Councilor Myrill Apit of Mawab, Vice Mayor Honeyboy Libuangan ng Laak, and community leaders from Maco, Mabini, and Nabunturan also helped to make sure that the aid distribution will be successful.
“Nakita natin ang pagtutulungan ng national at local government upang masigurong mabilis at maayos ang distribusyon ng tulong sa Davao de Oro,” said Gabonada.
On October 21, the payout was carried out in Davao City where P14,577,000 worth of cash aid was distributed to 4,859 beneficiaries. Each beneficiary received P3,000.
“Ang inyong kapakanan ang laging nasa isip ni Pangulong Marcos. Kaya patuloy po tayong magtutulungan upang masiguro na maipagkaloob ang mga kinakailangang ayuda, lalo na sa mga tulad ninyo na higit na nangangailangan,” said Nograles.
Speaker Romualdez recognized the national government officials and local governments for the success of the AKAP distribution.
“Napakahalaga ng suporta ng mga lokal na lider tulad ni Atty. Karlo Nograles upang maging matagumpay ang mga ganitong proyekto,” said Speaker Romualdez.
Meanwhile, Nograles thanked the national government for helping the Davaoeños.
“Lubos akong nagpapasalamat sa administrasyon ni Pangulong Marcos at kay Speaker Romualdez sa kanilang malasakit at suporta sa mga Davaoeños. Sa tulong ng AKAP, mas marami ang natutulungan sa ating mga kababayan dito sa Davao City,” said Nograles.
Speaker Romualdez assured that the government will continue to extend the assistance provided to the needy Filipinos to help them recover.
“Patuloy kaming maghahatid ng tulong sa mga komunidad na higit na nangangailangan, lalo na sa mga probinsya ng Davao. Ang ating administrasyon ay nakatuon sa pagbibigay ng pangmatagalang solusyon para sa ikauunlad ng buhay ng bawat Pilipino,” added Speaker Romualdez.
