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PBBM launches “Bawat Bayan Makikinabang” in Obando, bringing rice aid and educational support to thousands
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday led the kickoff of the “Bawat Bayan Makikinabang” program in Obando, Bulacan, benefiting thousands of families from 11 barangays through rice assistance and educational support initiatives.
“Nandito naman po ako ngayon upang tingnan ‘yung aming programa. Ito ‘yung sa Bawat Bayan Makikinabang,” the President said, underscoring the administration’s goal of ensuring that government aid directly reaches communities in need.
The program has two major components: the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) and the Socio-Civic Projects Fund.
President Marcos explained that the LGSF, previously underutilized, is now being maximized to empower local governments in delivering aid.
“Ngunit sa nakaraang ilang taon, hindi po nagagamit para sa local government itong pondo na ito. Kaya nung nakaupo na ako, sabi ko, ito na yung pagkakataon natin. Gamitin na natin sa tama yung LGSF,” the President emphasized.
Drawing from his experience as a former governor of Ilocos Norte, the President highlighted the importance of collaboration between national and local governments.
“At kako ay pinalalapit ko naman talaga ang national government at saka ‘yung local government. Alam niyo po galing po ako sa local government. Nag-gobernador ako sa Ilocos Norte ng siyam na taon. Kaya nakikita ko kung ano ‘yung mga puwedeng gawin ng local – ano ang kakayahan ng local government, ano ‘yung kailangan tulungan,” President Marcos said.
As part of the program, more than 2,000 families in Obando received 10 kilos of rice each, sourced from the LGSF.
“Kaya sabi ko, bigyan natin ng rice subsidy lahat ng nangangailangan sa bawat bayan. At kaya po kami nandito para sinimulan natin ang pagbigay ng itong tigsa-10 kilo na sako ng bigas. Iyan po ang nanggagaling po sa LGSF, binaba po natin,” the President declared.
He assured the public that this is not a one-time effort: “Huwag po kayong mag-alala dahil hindi po ito minsanan lamang. Magbibigay kami ng 10 kilong bigas kada dalawang buwan, anim na beses sa isang taon, paulit-ulit po.”
The program also extended support to local government units, with each barangay receiving PhP200,000 in assistance. Of the amount, PhP100,000 will be allocated for educational aid benefiting 55 scholars from the 11 barangays of Obando.
“Mayroon naman, kadugtong doon, may kadugtong na programa para naman sa mga barangay… Bawat barangay ay binigyan natin ng PhP200,000,” the President added.
In addition, families from the coastal barangays of Salambao and Binuangan also received assistance, ensuring that vulnerable coastal communities are included in the government’s outreach programs.
According to Rejean Ruiz, a social worker in Obando, Bulacan, the initiative aims to ensure that government assistance directly reaches families and students in need, especially those in underserved and coastal communities.
The “Bawat Bayan Makikinabang” program reflects the Marcos administration’s commitment to delivering direct assistance and inclusive development initiatives to communities nationwide, particularly to families in need. | PND
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