FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM MAYOR BONGGO

Twenty one (21) beneficiaries received financial help from Olongapo City Mayor James ‘Bong’ Gordon Jr. and Zambales Vice Governor and Olongapo City First Lady Anne Marie Gordon. Vice Governor Anne Gordon gave the checks to the recipients on September 17, 2008 at the Mayor’s Office in the Olongapo City Hall.

The beneficiaries that were granted financial assistance were rigidly assessed by the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) to determine who are deserving and in need of urgent assistance.

“Ito yung mga binibigyan nila Mayor na in times of need ng financial assistance, medical assistance, burial assistance at, transportation assistance para sa mga gustong umuwi sa kanilang probinsya lalo na yung mga urgent cases. Ina-asses namin sila tapos we give the recommendation to Mayor Gordon para mabigyan sila ng tulong,” explained CSWDO chair Gene Eclarino.

“Mahigpit ang ginagawang assessment ng CSWDO para malaman kung gaano kalaki yung amount na ibibigay sa kanila depende sa category or standing ng lumalapit partikular na yung mga exhausted na talaga yung resources. Yan ay sinisikap nila Mayor at ni Ma’am Anne na bigyan sila at kung ano pa ang kailangan nila,” Eclarino added.

The assistance is part of Mayor Gordon’s social welfare initiatives, which is part of his HELPS program, for the indigent families of the city.

Zambales Vice Governor and Olongapo City First Lady Anne Marie Gordon hands over financial assistance to beneficiaries at the Mayor’s Office on September 17, 2008.

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