AC bedridden seniors receive cash aid

Posted on October 15, 2019 by Admin

ANGELES CITY – Some 14 bedridden and sickly senior citizens from four barangays in the city are the beneficiaries of a medical and financial assistance given by the Angeles City Government, led by Mayor Carmelo ‘Pogi’ Lazatin Jr.

The Mayor personally visited them in their homes to distribute the P2,000 monetary gift. He was also accompanied by two doctors to check the condition of the qualified recipients, and handed free medicines.

He then reminded the families to allot the money for groceries, or other basic needs of the elderly.

Two senior citizens were from Barangay Sapangbato; 8 from Barangay Margot; 1 from Barangay Anunas; and 3 from Barangay Cuayan.

According to Mayor Lazatin, the Angeles City Government will do its part to implement programs his constituents deserve.

This will not just stop during the Elderly Week celebration every October, he added. For 2020, he will allocate P10 million for the Social Citizens’ social pension.

Executive Asst. IV Reina Manuel, City Social Welfare Development Office (CSWDO), Gender and Development (GAD) Office, Office of the Senior Citizen Affairs (OSCA), City Health Office (CHO), and City Information Office (CIO) also assisted the mayor during the visitation.

Meanwhile, in availing for Senior Citizens’ Identification Card, requirements needed are photocopy of valid ID, Voter’s ID or Certificate Barangay Clearance, two copies of 2x2 picture, 1 copy of 1x1 picture, and signature.