INDIGENT SCS, PWDS RECEIVE HOLIDAY TREATS FROM TANDAG CITY GOV’T By Nida Grace P. Barcena
The city government of Tandag led by Mayor Roxanne Pimentel continued this year the gift-giving activity dubbed as “Pamaskong Handog” amidst the pandemic brought by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). As of December 15, 2020, a total of 400 food packs, and grocery items were given to indigent senior citizens (SCs) and persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the barangays of Maitom, San Jose, San Isidro, Maticdum, Quezon, Bioto, and Caraga INFOCUS
Dagocdoc. A total of 11 wheelchairs, 13 canes, five walkers, and one crutch (long stick) were given to qualified beneficiaries. The “Pamaskong Handog” is an annual event initiated by Mayor Pimentel, where she visits the less fortunate and vulnerable constituents in the 21 barangays to extend gifts, as Christmas time is fast approaching. In the past years, caroling was usually done before the giftgiving, however due to
the pandemic, and the issuance of the recent Executive Order No. 121 prohibiting caroling, the usual activity was skipped. Meanwhile, Mayor Pimentel has surprised the contact tracers with a “Pamaskong Handaog” in Barangay Mabua on December 14. They were given a t-shirt, 500-peso worth of coupons, and Php 200 cash. She thanked them for diligently doing their part in the fight against COVID-19 in the city. (PIASurigao del Sur) December 12-18, 2020 |
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