MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. launched on Friday the “Trabaho at Serbisyong Pangkalusugan sa Bagong Pilipinas” initiative in Cavite province to uplift the lives of Filipinos through employment opportunities, healthcare services, and affordable commodities.
Speaking to jobseekers and those availing of medical services and looking for cheaper products at the Dasmariñas Arena, President Marcos highlighted the government’s whole-of-government approach to streamline services and make them more accessible to the public.
“Kaya po kami nandito upang ibuo itong aming mga ginagawa na isang pagsasama-sama ng mga iba’t ibang departamento upang makapagbigay ng tulong sa inyo, upang makapagbigay ng kung anuman ang mga pangangailangan ng ating mga kababayan (We are here to unify our efforts, bringing together different departments to provide assistance and meet the needs of our fellow citizens),” Marcos said.
“Hindi po kaya ng isang departamento lamang. Kaya’t ganito po ang aming ginagawa (A single department cannot handle it alone. That’s why we’re doing this),” he added.
The event featured a job fair led by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), offering approximately 3,600 job vacancies from 41 employers.
Around 3,000 job seekers, including graduates of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and beneficiaries of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS), joined the activity.
The DOLE also distributed PHP5,600 each to 500 beneficiaries of the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers or TUPAD program and awarded various livelihood and financial aids under the DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program.
The Department of Health conducted a medical mission offering services such as laboratory screenings, electrocardiograms or ECGs, X-rays, medical consultations, pneumonia vaccinations, and the provision of medicines.
Additionally, the Department of Social Welfare and Development distributed PHP3,000 to each AICS beneficiary, while the Department of Agriculture’s KADIWA stalls provided affordable basic goods.
The National Food Authority (NFA) sold a total of 8,000 kg. (160 bags) of rice at PHP29.00 per kg., along with 2,500 kg. (50 bags) under the Rice-For-All program at PHP35.00 per kg.
Marcos reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting Filipinos.
“Asahan po ninyo at ang inyong pamahalaan ay lagi pong nandito, lagi pong nag-aalalay po sa inyong lahat. (Rest assured, your government is always here, always supporting all of you),” he said. (PNA)
