City of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan
April 19, 2023

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the distribution of various government assistance to over 1,500 Bulaceños during his visit to the City of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan.

The President turned over various assistance from the Department of Agriculture (DA) and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to several beneficiaries. These include three (3) combine harvesters for irrigators, 10 Negokarts worth PhP30,000 and three (3) sari-sari store packages worth PhP20,000.

Also included are loan assistance from the RISE UP Program of DTI; livelihood assistance to local coffee farmers and Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) Program beneficiaries of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE); cash assistance to beneficiaries of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD); farming assistance from the DA; and skills development training from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).

The Chief Executive vowed to create more programs that will help Filipinos in addressing the impact of recent economic challenges and called on all government agencies to continue their initiatives to make these happen.

“Kaya ito ang aming paraan upang ‘yung ating mga nakikita na hanggang ngayon ay nangangailangan pa rin ng tulong, ay tinitiyak namin na ang pamahalaan naman upang tulungan kayong lahat. Upang tiyakin na kahit papaano ay mayroon tayong pantawid,” conveyed President Marcos Jr. in his message.

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