Sen. Imee Marcos leads AICS distribution in Ozamiz City

 


OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental--Senator Imee Marcos together with Ozamiz Mayor Henry “Indy” Oaminal Jr. and City Councilors led the distribution to some 2,000 beneficiaries of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program in a payout activity conducted December 14 at the Ozamiz City Gym.

The beneficiaries, who received Php3,000 each, are public mall vendors, persons who use drugs (PWUDs), Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), economically affected volunteer workers, and fire victims from Brgy. Bacolod and Lam-an, Ozamiz City.

Over Php6 million in financial aid was released to the beneficiaries during the payout.

In her message during the distribution, Marcos said the beneficiaries are the families that were greatly affected by the pandemic, and after the pandemic, prices of prime commodities also increased.

“Families were greatly affected by the pandemic in the last two years. After the pandemic, prices of prime commodities also increased, added burdens to us,” she said.

She added that the release of the AICS assistance, through the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), will aid families who are in financial difficulties as a result of the increase in the prices of fuel and other basic commodities.

Marcos also thanked Ozamiznons and Misamisnons for their overwhelming support during the election time of his father Ferdinand Marcos Sr. up to her time and the latest Presidential election of his brother “Bongbong” Marcos during the last May 9 national elections.


Governor Henry S. Oaminal and City Mayor Indy Oaminal thanked Senator Marcos for the continued support of the provincial government and city government and for personally gracing the said activity.

AICS is one of DSWD’s services that provide medical assistance, burial, transportation, education, food, or financial assistance for other support services or needs of a person or family, including those who are in the vulnerable sector or victims of calamities

This AICS payout is an initiative of the provincial government of Misamis Occidental with the help of Sen. Marcos.(SN/PGMO)


Senator Imee R. Marcos together with Ozamiz Mayor Henry “Indy” Oaminal and City Councilors led the distribution of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) Program of the DSWD held at Ozamiz City Gymnasium. Some 2,000 PWDs, solo parents, Persons who use drugs (PWUDs), public mall vendors, economically affected volunteer workers, and fire victims from Brgy. Bacolod and Lam-an, Ozamiz City received P3,000 pesos each from DSWD.(PGMO)




Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

New MisOcc medical center to boost province’s healthcare system

Image
OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental—More improved medical services and health facilities can now be accessible to Misamisnons with the construction of the Asenso Misamis Occidental Medical Center located in Barangay Talairon, Oroquieta City. Governor Henry S. Oaminal inspected the ongoing hospital construction of the medical center which is seen to further boost the province’s healthcare system. He conducted assessment rounds along with the site engineer and Provincial Engineers Office who briefed him on the project’s status. The P1-billion project, realized under the Oaminal administration, is aimed at providing better health services and improving the quality of life of the people of Misamis Occidental. “The construction of the Asenso Misamis Occidental Medical Center is part of my administration’s ongoing efforts to improve the quality of life for our constituents. This project aims to provide accessible and affordable healthcare services to every Misamisnons, especially th...
Read more

Misamis Occidental @94: Celebrating culture and heritage with Perangat Festival 2023

Image
  Come and experience the astonishing celebration of the history of our rich culture and the dazzling heritage of our people here in Misamis Occidental.  The 94th founding anniversary of the Province of Misamis Occidental will be commemorated month of November coinciding with this year’s second  Perangat  Festival in Oroquieta City.  Perangat  is a Subanen term which means ‘Pag-asenso’ in Tagalog term or progression.  The  ‘Perangat’  Festival (Feast of Progression) is the province’s annual celebration of the Subanen Tribe’s rich way of life, cultural beliefs, and traditions. The festivity also serves as the tribe’s thanksgiving for God’s abundant blessings in their communities.  The “feast of progression” aims to push further a sense of cultural awareness to the people of Misamas Occidental, in response to the pivotal need for stronger appreciation and respect for the multi-cultural values of every Misamisnon.  This year’s festival...
Read more

Water System Project gives flowing hope to people of Barangay Bonifacio, Calamba, MisOcc

Image
  In the heart of Misamis Occidental, Barangay Bonifacio in Calamba, there’s a government push for a transformative initiative—a testament that providing a quality public service to every Misamisnon is the primary vision of Governor Henry Oaminal. The provincial government’s water system project has become a lifeline for the residents in the province’s far-flung communities. For years, these people have been suffering from water scarcity, forcing them to exert extra effort to go through difficult digging just to acquire such essential life requirements. Tatay, a resident in the area, shared how hard for him to get water. He has to walk miles-after-miles while carrying heavy water containers rain or shine. When it’s muddy, it's harder for him to cross and trek the bumpy roads. He was teary-eyed while sharing his experiences. “I had to walk for miles, carrying heavy containers, just to fetch water. It was a grueling and time-consuming task. Our daily lives revolved around this quest ...
Read more