NEARLY 3,000 residents have received cash aid from Mayor Beng Climaco as she continues to prioritize the needy and the vulnerable sectors, including senior citizens as part of her pro-poor programs which started in 2013.
Climaco, who is running for congresswoman in District 1, said over 1,600 people, mostly security guards and workers from commercial establishments, received cash assistance through the Local Social Amelioration Program (LSAP). She said the financial assistance is intended to alleviate the plight of those severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The mayor led social workers in the LSAP distribution recently.
Even the elderly who celebrated their birthdays were given cash gifts, according to the mayor, adding those who received the gifts are residents who are 60 years old and above.
Nearly 1,000 senior citizens from Barangays Recodo and Sinunuc received their birthday gifts recently.
The program is the first in Zamboanga under the Climaco administration with residents who are either Muslims, Christians and Lumads are entitled to the benefit as it is given to constituents regardless of race, color or belief.
“Servicio con amor y compasion a los adultos mayores de la Ciudad en reconocimiento y agradecimiento por el gran aporte a la sociedad,” Climaco said.
Those who received cash assistance and birthday gifts thanked the mayor and many of them vowed to support her congressional candidacy so she can continue serving the poor and introduce more legislation that will benefit the vulnerable sectors. (Zamboanga Post)
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