PARACELIS, Mountain Province – The provincial government led by Governor Bonifacio C. Lacwasan, Jr. recently disbursed payouts for the Special Program for Employment Students (SPES) and eligible beneficiaries of Medical Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) in Sitio Labbay, Barangay Bantay, Paracelis on September 10, 2023.
Accompanying the governor were Vice Governor Francis O. Tauli, Board Member Joshua B. Fronda, and Executive Assistants Winston V. Calde and John T. Challoy.
The distribution of much-needed assistance was efficiently carried out, benefiting 30 SPES recipients and 39 eligible individuals under AICS who were from various barangays in Paracelis.
The event commenced with an opening program led by Sangguniang Bayan Lito B. Basungit.
Ernesto B. Emilio, the PESO Manager, emphasized that the program’s goal is to offer employment opportunities to deserving students during their summer break and assist with their educational expenses. Meanwhile, Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer Miguela P. Angwani disclosed that the medical assistance fund was provided by the governor through the approval of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Office, aiming to aid students and others in need of medical support.
On the other hand, Governor Lacwasan urged the beneficiaries to use the financial assistance wisely, emphasizing its significance in addressing their family’s essential needs.
Board Member Joshua Fronda added, “Daytoy nga cash assistance ken medical assistance nga awaten yu ket please spend wisely. Bassit man daytoy ket isupay si ilako yu sin agas wennu maintenance yu. Para met iti estudyante ket sapay kuma ta gageten yu ageskwela habang ada dagitoy da tulong nga it-ited ti probinsya (Please spend these cash and medical assistance that you are receiving. Although not substantial, it can augment your expenses for rice or your maintenance. For the students, hopefully you will be diligent in your studies while there is support from the province). “
Vice Governor Francis Tauli advised the students to prioritize their studies, encouraging them to strive for their life goals.
Sherlyn M. Balangtad from Barangay Bananao and Ms. Erlinda Limbawan from Barangay Bantay, Paracelis, both beneficiaries of SPES and medical assistance, expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the provincial government. “Thank you, ditoy inted yu nga cash assistance kanyami nga estudyante and kanyami nga ada ti rikriknaena. Daytoy inted yu ket dakkel nga tulong daytoy kanyami to buy medicines and to provide our needs in school,” they expressed their appreciation.
The distribution was witnessed by Sangguniang Bayan Andrew Pudlao, and Willy Sinoli. By MP Press Release