‘Ugnayan sa Barangay’ benefits 382 households in Sta. Rita, Samar

 

A total of 382 beneficiaries received hygiene kits while their barangays received emergency generator sets from various government and volunteer groups during the Ugnayan sa Barangay held in Barangay Utap, Sta. Rita, Samar on November 4, 2020.

The “poorest of the poor” as certified by the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officer (MSWDO) likewise received toys for their children, courtesy of the Office of Civil Defense, Office of the Presidential Assistant, DSWD through Director Marie Angela Gopalan, Fraternity of Eagles, Philippine Army, United Coconut Planters’ Bank, and Senator Bong Go, among others.

In all, there were 11 beneficiaries from Barangay Hinangutdan, 48 from Old Manunca, 98 from San Agustin, 110 from Binanalan, and 109 from Tagacay.

Brigadier General Wilbur C. Mamawag, assistant chief of the 8th Infantry Division, together with Office of Civil Defense Regional Director Lord Byron Torrecarion, turned over the six generator sets for use during emergencies. The portable generators are a symbol of hope, noted Mr. Torrecarion as the presence of light exudes optimism among people.

Sta. Rita Mayor Joven Tiu, Vice Mayor Engr. Tiu, members of the Sanggunian, and department heads were present during the event, which served to support the implementation of the Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP). The National Intelligence Coordination Agency (NICA) showed a briefer intended for parents warning against the deceptive recruitment of youths by the New People’s Army.

For Punong Barangays Anacleto Canete Jr. of Hinangutdan and Geronimo Igso of Binanalan, the generator sets are timely and appreciated as these will extend a better quality of life to their residents. This was echoed by Arturo Mamaril, a senior citizen farmer from Barangay Tagacay, who said the hygiene kits are welcome assistance that were unexpected.

Regional Director Karl Caesar R. Rimando of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) who initiated the activity together with other agency heads, recognized the Office of the President, Office of Civil Defense, Philippine Army, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Bureau of Fire Protection, Philippine National Police, NICA, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, Department of Agriculture, UCPB, DSWD, LGU Sta. Rita, members of the media, and many others for their invaluable contribution to the activity. The event was organized as part of efforts for the Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP) to promote a just and lasting peace in the region by 2022. (Content reposted from Philippine Information Agency)

 IN PHOTO: Sta. Rita, Samar welcome marker. Photo from Google.