Delta gives relief goods to 5,291 Masantol families
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO - Despite the heavy downpour, ViceGovernor Dennis “Delta” Pineda led the relief distribution to some 5,291 families in Masantol town on Saturday.
The younger Pineda personally distributed relief goods to residents of bar angays Sap an g Kawayan, Nigui, Sagrada, Bagang, Balibago, Alauli, Bebe Anac and Bebe Matua.
He was assisted by fourth district board members Nelson Calara and Pol Balingit, Masantol Mayor Dan Guinto, former Apalit Mayor Jun Tetangco, former Masantol Vice Mayor Jun Lacap, Councilor Buboy Lacap, members of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO), Provincial Social Welfare Development Office (PSWDO), Provincial Information Office (PIO) and Municipal Disaster Reduction Risk Management Office ( MDRRMO) .
Receiving the relief good were 1,105 beneficiaries in Sapang Kawayan; 859 in Nigui; 500 in Sagrada; 727 in Bagang; 897 in Balibago; 538 in Alauli; 510 in Bebe Anac; and 155 in Bebe Matua.
According to the Vice Governor, “ito yung pinakamasarap na part sa pagiging pulitiko, ang magserbisyo at personal na makita ang pinagseserbisyuhan mo.” [This is the best part of being a politician, to do your duties as a public servant and connect with the people.]
Preparations of the province in times of disaster were initiated by the heads of PDRRMO and PSWDO, Angie Blanco and Elizabeth Baybayan, respectively.
the local government will continue to take care of the city’s issues with the help of the Public Order and Safety Coordinating Office and the City Environment and Natural Resources Office.
Santiago and the Rotarians also discussed about the organization’s motto and other reports.