Representing Mayor Sitti Djalia Turabin-Hataman, SAO Robert Arseña received on June 29, a plaque of appreciation from Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio during the 2024 OVP Pasidungog of the Office of the Vice President of the Philippines held in Cebu City.
The City Government of Isabela was recognized for its “invaluable partnership with the Office of the Vice President in nation-building and in delivering efficient, accessible, and responsive public service for the good of all Filipinos.”
The 2024 OVP Pasidungog is an “annual event of [the] OVP in appreciation and [in] honor [of] exemplary partners individuals and organizations for their dedication and notable contributions towards OVP’s mission and vision in public service.”
In 2023, three hospitals in Isabela City each received P500,000 to be utilized by indigent patients availing of medical assistance from the OVP which can include P20,000 for hospital coverage, P5,000 for burial assistance and P10,000 for medicines. The OVP also distributed 1,000 food packs to beneficiaries belonging to different sectors including street vendors, street families, farmers and fisherfolk in November, including 700 PagbaBAGo bags to Grades 1-4 learners of Kaum Purnah Elementary School and Badjao Floating Integrated School. On April 15 this year, through the OVP Gift-Giving Eidiyah, 1,000 food packs were also distributed fish vendors and market stall owners at Pasangan Commercial Complex, hawkers at JW Strong Boulevard, and 4Ps beneficiaries from Barangay Balatanay. (Photos Courtesy of SAO Arseña)
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