Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando and Vice Governor Alexis Castro launched the “Pamaskong Handog” program for underweight children and their parents at the Capitol Gymnasium in Malolos City.
The two officials were joined by the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office headed by Rowena Joson Tiongson in holding the activity.
“Kapag naramdaman kasi ng mga matatamlay na bata na mayroong ibang taong nagmamahal sa kanila bukod sa kanilang mga magulang at kapatid, ay sumisigla ang kanilang katawan at pag-iisip,” Fernando said.
The parents were given P500 each from Fernando while the 100 underweight children received P200 each from Castro.
Aside from cash gifts, the parents and the kids were also given bags of groceries with spaghetti set from the Bulacan governor and vice governor.
Fernando said Christmas was an occasion to give hope and cheer to children.
The governor said that helping, serving, and supporting others, particularly the needy without expectation of reward, are ways of sharing blessings.
