MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL (PIA) — About 2,400 members of the fishing community in Ozamiz City received their P3,000 in cash assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Ayuda para sa Kapos and Kita Program (AKAP) program.
The ‘Ayuda sa mga Ozamiznon para Asenso’ program distributed this aid, under the leadership of City Mayor Henry “Indy” Oaminal Jr., the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Ozamiz City, 2nd District Rep. Sancho Fernando Oaminal, Gov. Henry S. Oaminal, and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Misamis Occidental.
This is a showcase of support for vulnerable and marginalized communities, including fisherfolk, during the 76th Charter Anniversary and Feast of the Blessed Birhen sa Cotta in Ozamiz City on July 15.
Arvin Medalla, one of the beneficiaries, thanked the city and provincial government for their support and efforts to assist the fisherfolk.
Oaminal emphasized the importance of the program, noting that it was created in response to challenging times marked by rising prices and various global events.
“We hope nga kini nga programaha, kini nga assistance mapaabot sa inyoha karon, makatabang ni sa inyohang pang adlaw-adlaw nga panginahanglan (We hope that this program, this assistance that will be given today will help you with your daily needs),” he said.
He expressed gratitude to national leaders and representatives for their efforts in making this initiative possible.
Gov. Oaminal emphasized the teamwork behind the program, noting that the funds distributed are due to the efforts of Congressman Ando and himself. He mentioned that Speaker Martin Romualdez’s support allowed significant funds to be allocated to the DSWD, which are now being distributed through the DSWD’s AKAP program.
The governor also commended the dedication of the fisherfolk sector, emphasizing that their hard work and cooperation are vital for community progress.
“Kini ginagmay lang usa nga pag augment para makatabang gamay kaninyo niini atong pagsaulog sa atong Charter Anniversary. Kami, inspired mi tungod kaninyo nga sector sa mananagat nga sa inyong pagpaningkamot nga muasenso ang inyong pagpuyo tungod sa inyong cooperation ug pagsuporta,’’ he added.
