PINANGUNAHAN nina Pangulong Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr., Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, Tingog Party-list Reps. Yedda K. Romualdez at Jude Acidre, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Sec. Rex Gatchalian, at iba pang ahensya ang paghahatid ng halos P100 milyong halaga ng tulong sa may 11,808 benepisyaryo sa Davao Region kasama ang mga healthcare worker, estudyante, kabataan at guro.

Sa ilalim ng flagship program ni Pangulong Marcos na Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP), na pinasimulan ng Kamara de Representantes sa pangunguna ni Speaker Romualdez at ng DSWD bilang implementing agency, inanunsyo ni House Deputy Secretary General Sofonias “Ponyong” P. Gabonada ang payout ng AKAP sa iba’t ibang sektor sa Davao Region para sa libu-libong indibidwal at pamilya na may kabuuang halagang P91.955 milyon.

“With the instruction of President Marcos, we will continue to deliver direct assistance to our people, especially with the good news about the inflation last month that eased to 1.9 percent from 3.3 percent in August and 4.4 percent in July,” ani Speaker Romualdez.

“From the national level down to local officials, President Marcos is working very hard through unity and cooperation to deliver meaningful support and uplift the lives of the Filipino people,” dagdag pa ng lider ng Kamara.

“The Marcos administration is very responsive to the needs of our people, and it is our commitment that no Filipino should feel abandoned during crises. Tingog will always work hard to ensure that aid will be delivered to those who need it most,” sabi naman ni Rep. Yedda Romualdez.

Ayon kay Acidre, “Tingog, being a consistent partner of the Marcos administration in providing help to all sectors, will continue to champion efforts that bring tangible support to our people. Whether it is healthcare workers, students, educators, and others, they all deserve timely assistance.”

Sinabi ni Gabonada na ang AKAP payout ay ginanap noong Oktubre 2 sa Davao de Oro State College (DDOSC) New Bataan Campus, kung saan 2,190 estudyante ang nakatanggap ng tig-P2,000 tulong o kabuuang P4.38 milyon.

Ayon kay Gabonada, ang event ay dinaluhan nina reelectionist Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., Davao de Oro 1st District Rep. Maria Carmen “Maricar” S. Zamora, at iba pang lider ng Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) mula sa mga bayan ng New Bataan, Monkayo, Compostela, Montevista, Maragusan, Maco, Nabunturan at Laak.

“This is the commitment of the Marcos administration and the House of Representatives under Speaker Romualdez’s leadership in partnership with Tingog Partylist, government agencies, and local officials to continue supporting Filipinos in need, especially in the face of challenging times,” ani Gabonada.

Sa kaparehong araw, sinabi ni Gabonada na ang tanggapan ni Speaker Romualdez, Tingog, DSWD at iba pang partner ay nanguna rin sa payout sa Davao Regional Medical Center (DRMC) sa Tagum City.

Binigyan umano ang may 2,288 benepisyaryo ng tig-P10,000 o kabuuang P22.88 milyon.

Sa ilalim ng AKAP, ayon kay Gabonada, binigyan ng kabuuang P56.09 milyon ang may 5,609 benepisyaryo sa Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) sa Davao City, na may tig-P10,000.

Sinabi ni Gabonada na ang payout ceremony ay ginanap sa Medical Social Service Building ng SPMC at dinaluhan ng mga pangunahing opisyal, kabilang sina Dr. Ricardo Audan, Medical Center Chief; Atty. Oscar Mata, Chief Administrative Officer; Director Edwin Morata mula sa DSWD-Central; at Gerry Ramirez, Social Services Head ng Office of the Speaker.

Natulungan din sa ilalim ng AKAP noong Oktubre 5 ang 1,721 guro sa pribadong paaralan sa Tagum City na nakatanggap ng tig-P5,000 o kabuuang P8.605 milyon, ayon kay Gabonada.

Dumalo sa event sina Davao del Norte Vice Governor De Carlo “Oyo” Uy at ilan pang opisyal sa lugar.