PBBM assures aid to continue post-Christmas

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the distribution of various gift packs to residents in Manila Boys Town Complex in Marikina and Marillac Hills and Haven for Women in Muntinlupa on Monday (Dec. 2, 2024). In a speech, the President assured that the government will continue supporting distressed Filipinos even after Christmas. (Photo courtesy of PCO)

By Brian Campued

The government will continue providing assistance to crisis-hit Filipinos even after Christmas, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured Monday, reiterating the administration’s commitment to aid those in need until they have finally recovered.

This, as the President led the distribution of gift packs in separate events at the Manila Boys Town Complex in Marikina and Marillac Hills and Haven for Women in Muntinlupa.

The Chief Executive handed over sacks of rice to residents as well as food packs, medicines, vitamins, toiletries, and infant supplies.

In a short message, Marcos assured that the government will exhaust all means possible to ensure that every Filipino will experience a “merry Christmas” this year despite global challenges and adversities affecting the nation.

He also reminded the public that the local government units and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) are always ready to support distressed Filipinos.

“Lahat po ay ating ginagawa para patuloy po na matupad iyang aming panalangin na lahat ng Pilipino ay maramdaman ‘yung Christmas spirit,” he said.

“Kahit na tinamaan tayo ng kung ano-anong bagyo, kahit na nasunugan ang mga iba’t ibang lugar, kahit papaano tiyakin natin [na] tayong lahat, lahat ng Pilipino, lalo na itong mga maliliit, itong mga bata, ay makaramdam ng Pasko,” Marcos added.

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