Batac City, Ilocos Norte
September 11, 2024

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the provision of Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) at the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) in Batac City, Ilocos Norte.

As part of his hometown visit, the President personally handed over additional support to Ilocanos living on minimum wage as he distributed cash assistance worth PhP5,000 each to around 7,000 beneficiaries from the Second District of Ilocos Norte.

According to Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian, the AKAP is intended to provide a menu of assistance for goods and services affected by high inflation, depending on the needs of individuals.

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