Some ₱9 million worth of financial assistance was distributed to 1,803 bedridden patients through the Nanay Community Workers (NCWs) in Pampanga. The program was implemented by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in partnership with the provincial government.
Beneficiaries Receive Cash and Nutritional Support
Each beneficiary received ₱5,000 from the DSWD. Additionally, the provincial government distributed Ensure milk to support the patients’ nutritional needs. Among the recipients was Loreta Agapito, who received aid for her 94-year-old mother. She said the project brought significant relief to their family, which relies mainly on support from their children.
Officials Urge Continued Care and Emotional Support
Governor Lilia Pineda and Vice Governor Dennis Pineda reminded the families to continue caring for their loved ones. They emphasized that emotional support is essential in maintaining health and extending the lives of bedridden patients. The initiative aims to alleviate the financial burden on families and ensure that bedridden patients receive both monetary and nutritional assistance.
