Members of the House of Representatives on Sunday described the presence of 167 lawmakers in the recent Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) held in Tagum City, Davao del Norte an “unprecedented show of unity,” with the appearance of former President and Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, a press release from the House of Representatives said.
“Buhay na buhay ang Uniteam sa Tagum City, Davao del Norte! What we have seen is an unprecedented show of unity among lawmakers for a program that highlights our commitment to bringing essential government services directly to the people, ensuring that no Filipino is left behind,” said Davao Oriental Rep. Cheeno Miguel Almario, who was one of the 167 lawmakers present in BPSF Davao del Norte last June 6.
A total of P913 million worth of government services and financial assistance was rolled out to a total of 250,000 residents in Davao del Norte, also the biggest number of beneficiaries recorded in all of the 19 installments of the BPSF.
BPSF, a primary program spearheaded by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos and Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, has been instrumental in delivering financial aid, livelihood assistance, and other critical government services to various regions and provinces.
Zambales Rep. Doris “Nanay Bing” E. Maniquiz, also present in the two-day Serbisyo Caravan, said the attendance of 167 members of the House of Representatives in Davao del Norte is a show of unity among members of the House, citing the remarkable turnout of beneficiaries.
She added that the BPSF showcased how legislative policies on the national budget, especially the ones for “ayuda,” are effectively translated into tangible benefits for the people, reinforcing the importance of their work in Congress.*
