Mandaue City completes dole out of cash aid to PWDs

CEBU, Philippines —  After the lifting of the election ban, the Mandaue City government has completed the distribution of financial assistance yesterday to 4,738 persons with disability (PWD) at P3,000 each.

The two-day cash aid distribution was led by Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes and other government officials and representatives from the City Social Welfare Services.

Of the 27 barangays in the city, PWDs from 12 barangays were given the assistance on May 13 while the remaining PWDs in 15 barangays received it yesterday.

“Ato na unya pud isunod ang pagpanghatag sa ubang financial assistance sa senior citizens, Odette victims ug tricycle drivers nga nadelatar Comelec ban,” said the mayor in his Facebook post.

The mayor added that with the lifting of the ban, this assistance can now be distributed.

“Karon nga gihatagan ko sa Mandauehanons ug laing lugway sa atong administrasyon ato gihapon kining suklian ug tinarong ug tiunay nga panerbisyo para sa tanang Mandauehanon,” the mayor further said. — GMR (FREEMAN)