Cebu City, Carcar, Toledo residents get assistance

CEBU, Philippines — Some residents in the cities of Cebu, Carcar, and Toledo received assistance from two senators recently.

Senators Alan Peter and Pia Cayetano, along with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), distributed the assistance through their ‘Bayanihan Caravan.’

During a two-day visit, the ‘Bayanihan Caravan’ distributed a total of P9 million in capital to 600 residents through the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP). This initiative aims to help underprivileged Filipinos engage in sustainable livelihoods.

On July 11, 2024, the senators’ offices assisted 300 tricycle drivers, fisherfolk, farmers, barangay health workers (BHWs), and other sectors in Carcar City. The following day, the Bayanihan Caravan extended support to an additional 300 Filipinos in Cebu City and Toledo City.

Among the recipients was Mary Grace Amigar, a 34-year-old mother of three who used to earn a living by selling cooked meals. She plans to open an online shop using the assistance received from the sibling senators. Leonora Alvarez, also from Cebu City, expressed gratitude on behalf of her niece, who was another recipient.

The assistance was distributed to recipients in Barangay Basak, San Nicolas, with support from Cebu City 2nd District Rep. Edu Rama represented by his Chief of Staff Atty. Lambert Quizon, acting vice mayor Dondon Hontiveros, and Councilors Francis Esparis, Joy Pesquera, and Phillip Zafra, along with Barangay Basak Chairman Norman Navarro.

The distribution in Barangays Perellos and Poblacion 3 was conducted in coordination with their local government units led by Carcar City Mayor Patrick Barcenas, Carcar City Councilor Hervy De Dios, Barangay Perrelos Chairman Schubert Veloso, Barangay Poblacion 2 Chairman Michael Wasawas, and Barangay Poblacion 3 Chairman Mario Leonor Cabigas.

Finally, the outreach in Toledo City was coordinated with Mayor Marjorie “Joie” Perales. -- (FREEMAN)