Sta. Rita, Samar
March 14, 2025

In a significant move to bring the government closer to the people, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. successfully led the ‘Trabaho at Serbisyong Pangkalusugan sa Bagong Pilipinas’ event at Old Manunca Elementary School in Sta. Rita, Samar.

In his brief remarks, the President emphasized the importance of generating more jobs for the nation, stating that it is vital to uplift Filipinos from poverty and improve the lives of their families.

He thanked nearly 15 employers, both local and overseas, for joining the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) initiative to provide job opportunities to about 1,944 job seekers, graduates of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and beneficiaries of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS).

“Sana po lahat ay sisikapin namin na lahat ng naghahanap ng trabaho ay kahit papaano ay bibigyan natin ng pagkakataon upang makapaghanapbuhay nang disente at nang mabuti para sa kanilang mga pamilya,” he continued.

Additionally, he reiterated the government’s commitment to improving the well-being of both consumers and farmers in the Province. Through the Department of Agriculture (DA)-led Kadiwa stalls, affordable rice priced at PhP29 was made available, specifically for the graduating beneficiaries of 4Ps.

“Naglalagay po tayo ng mga makinarya para tulungan ang ating mga magsasaka. Nagbibigay po tayo ng tractor. Naglalagay po tayo ng mga drying facilities. Naglalagay po tayo ng mga panggiling, mga milling machine kung saan-saan po sa buong Pilipinas… Para naman ang kikitain galing sa palay at sa bigas ay maiiwan sa magsasaka,” he added.

Recognizing the vital role of local government units (LGUs), the Chief Executive highlighted that the success of national government programs hinges on the strong coordination of local officials in addressing the specific needs of their respective provinces.

“Kaya naman po ay gamitin niyo po lahat ng mga pagkakataon upang makahanap ng trabaho, upang magpatingin, upang makabili ng mga mas mura na bilihin… At sana po ito ay nagdadala ng kaunting tulong. Alam naman po natin, kahit ano pang sabihin natin ay talagang mahirap ang buhay ngayon at maraming nagbabago,” President Marcos Jr. ended in his speech.

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