By Darryl John Esguerra
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday led the distribution of government assistance in General Trias City, Cavite, while announcing plans to expand healthcare access in the province through a new Philippine General Hospital (PGH) facility.
During the “Bawat Bayan Makikinabang” event, Marcos said financial assistance and rice aid are being rolled out to strengthen support for communities amid rising fuel and commodity prices.
Under the program, local government units (LGUs) receive funding from the Local Government Support Fund, with a condition to provide rice assistance to residents in need.
“Bawat dalawang buwan may 10 kilo ng bigas para naman matiyak natin ang food supply ng ating mga kababayan (Every two months, there will be 10 kilos of rice to ensure the food supply of our people),” Marcos said.
The rice distribution is set to be implemented six times annually, with beneficiary lists identified by LGUs.
In addition, the Socio-Civic Projects Fund allocates PHP200,000 per barangay, half of which will fund scholarships for students under the Presidential Scholars Program.
Marcos said the initiative aims to deliver both immediate relief and long-term support through education.
The President also announced plans for a new PGH facility in Carmona, Cavite, which is expected to improve access to public healthcare services in the rapidly growing province.
“Mag-groundbreaking daw kami nitong Mayo… isang PGH na hospital sa Carmona,” he said, citing information from Interior Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla, a former Cavite governor.
The proposed hospital is expected to have around 200 beds and will serve residents of Cavite and nearby areas. (PNA)
