By Annabel Consuelo Petinglay
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The provincial government here simultaneously launched on Monday national programs benefiting vulnerable sectors and its 560 villages.
The provincial government kicked off the distribution of the Bawat Bayan Makikinabang (BBM) Rice Subsidy Program, targeting 37,000 household beneficiaries.
Recipients of the subsidized rice, with funding support of PHP39 million, will each receive a total of 30 kilos in three tranches.
The first tranche of 10 kilos will be released this month, followed by two other tranches in January and March next year.
Alongside the ceremonial distribution of free rice was the release of checks under the “Bawat Barangay Makikinabang” program.
Each of the 560 villages received PHP200,000 — PHP100,000 for educational assistance of five select graduating college students and the other PHP100,000 for community priority projects.
“We thank President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for the assistance given to the province,” Antique Governor Paolo Everardo Javier said in his message.
Liga ng mga Barangay president Julius Cezar Tajanlangit urged village captains to select students who most need the educational assistance and to be transparent in using the fund for their community priority projects.
“The national government recognizes our vital role as frontliners in public service,” Tajanlangit said.
He also thanked President Marcos for the rice subsidy, which is the most basic need of the people in the province. (PNA)
RICE SUBSIDY. Free rice for vulnerable sectors in Antique during the launch of the rice subsidy and “Bawat Barangay Makikinabang” programs at the Binirayan Gymnasium in San Jose de Buenavista, Antique on Monday (Nov. 9, 2026). Governor Paolo Everardo Javier thanked President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for the programs.
