By Lily Gut Local legislators and other officials during the Cash Assistance and Rice Distribution (CARD) Program, which was spearheaded by ...
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| Local legislators and other officials during the Cash Assistance and Rice Distribution (CARD) Program, which was spearheaded by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, House of Representatives, and the Department of Social Welfare and Development. (Laguna PIO) |
BIÑAN CITY, Laguna - Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez visited the province to lead the distribution of Cash Assistance and Rice Distribution (CARD), as part of the government's efforts to provide aid to 5000 poor residents in the cities of Biñan and Sta. Rosa.
CARD is a program initiated by the government to alleviate poverty and provide immediate assistance to those in need. The distribution of cash assistance and rice aims to ensure that the basic needs of the residents are met during times of crisis.
Recipients of the program are carefully selected based on their socioeconomic status and level of need, ensuring that the aid reaches those who need it the most. Included senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), single parents, and indigenous peoples among others.
"This program was developed in response to the challenge set by President Marcos Jr. to Congress to find ways to provide our communities with affordable and high-quality rice," Romualdez said.
He emphasized that the target is to reach 10,000 beneficiaries per district in order to ensure widespread impact and improve the overall well-being of the community.In addition to rice and cash assistance, the Speaker distributed various prizes, including new motorcycle units, educational kits, and grocery packs to the beneficiaries.
Meanwhile. Santa Rosa City Vice Mayor Arnold Arcillas expressed hope that the cash assistance will greatly help the beneficiaries in meeting their immediate needs and providing for their families. He also commended the Speaker for his efforts in reaching out to the community and addressing their needs.
"The cash and rice subsidy given to our constituents can somehow help. The cash can be used as seed money if they want to start a business, and the rice is sufficient for their needs.” he said.
Local legislators, including representatives Len Alonte - Naguiat of Biñan City and Dan Fernandez of Santa Rosa City, Governor Ramil Hernandez, Laguna 2nd District Rep. Ruth Mariano-Hernandez, DSWD Region IV-A Regional Director Barry Chua, and other officials are working together to ensure that the cash and rice subsidy reaches the most vulnerable members of the community.
"This is just the beginning of continuously providing relief to our citizens. Rest assured that the Office of the Speaker and the entire House of Representatives, together with President Marcos, are always here to ensure that there is sufficient funding for programs dedicated to ordinary Filipinos," Romualdez said.
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