MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA)–Aiming to extend support to members of the vulnerable group in this city, the local government unit here, through its City Social Development Office (CSWDO), along with the Bangsamoro region’s Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD), granted an annual financial assistance amounting to Php6,000 to a total of 2,654 persons with disabilities (PWDs).
Such an initiative is part of the Bangsamoro government’s “Kalinga para sa may mga Kapansanan” program.
Officer-in-Charge of the CSWDO Rismirah Adap said that, in addition to helping the elderly, they also make sure to help the PWDs every year so they can pay for their health care and other needs.
“Nagkaroon tayo ng another payout para kahit papaano may pambili sila ng gamot at mga pangangailangan nila, especially those indigent natin na mga benepisyaryo. Dati kasi, senior citizens lang ang may allowance,” she said.
(We conducted another payout so that at least, they could buy their medicines and other necessities, especially those indigent beneficiaries. Before, only senior citizens had an allowance)
To claim their cash aid, Adap detailed that PWDs may only bring with them their PWD identification (ID) card or medical certificate and a valid government ID.
For parents and guardians getting the assistance on behalf of the target beneficiaries, the PWD’s ID and birth certificate, together with the primary government ID of the claimant, must be presented.
The CSWD emphasized that they really check the aforementioned documents to prevent other people from getting the grant intended for the rightful recipients.
As they continue to live the duty bestowed upon them, Adap underscored that the Bangsamoro and city government work closely for the benefit of their entire citizenry, including the PWDs.
“Ang binigay na mandato sa atin ng city government, as well as ng regional office is to ensure that no one is left behind. Hindi man natin masaklaw at maabot lahat pero as much as possible, in our daily giving of social services is matrack natin sila,” she said.
(The mandate that has been given to us by the city government as well as the regional office is to ensure that no one is left behind. We may not be able to cover and reach everyone, but we can track them as much as possible in our daily provision of social services). (CRG/PIA-10/Lanao del Sur)
