The National Housing Authority (NHA) has distributed free rice to families in resettlement communities in Bulacan province and Valenzuela City as part of its 50th anniversary celebration. This initiative is among several programs organized by the NHA in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, aligning with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s “Bagong Pilipinas” (New Philippines) goal.
Bulacan District Office Officer-In-Charge Ar. Ma. Jeriel Michael led the recent distribution of five kilos of rice to beneficiaries in San Jose del Monte Heights, Bulacan, following the directive of NHA General Manager Joeben Tai. Meanwhile, Assistant General Manager Alvin Feliciano spearheaded a similar activity in Disiplina Village Bignay, Valenzuela, as part of the collaboration between the NHA and the National Food Authority (NFA) to support housing communities nationwide.
Residents expressed their gratitude for the rice assistance, which provided much-needed relief for their daily expenses. “Maraming salamat po NHA, sa tulong na ipinaabot ninyo po sa amin. Malaking bagay napo ang limang kilong bigas para sa aming pamilya (Thank you very much NHA for the help you have extended to us. The five kilos of rice is a big help for our family),” said “Sheila,” a beneficiary from the Malabon Waterways Relocation.
Another beneficiary, “Anita,” a mother of four and long-time resident of Disiplina Village Bignay, also shared her appreciation: “Napakalaking tulong po ito sa amin, lalo na’t may mga araw na kapos sa budget. Salamat po sa NHA, kay GM Joeben Tai, at kay Pangulong Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. sa patuloy ninyong pagmamalasakit sa amin (This is a great help to us, especially since there are days when the budget is tight. Thank you to NHA GM Joeben and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for your continued concerns for us).”
General Manager Tai emphasized that the activity reflects the NHA’s commitment to go beyond merely providing housing for its beneficiaries. “Hangad namin na sa simpleng five kilong bigas, amin kayong natulungan. At sa selebrasyon ng aming ika-50 anibersaryo, sinisiguro naming maramdaman ninyo ang pagkalinga ng aming ahensya at ng pamahalaan (We hope that with a simple five kilos of rice, we have helped you. And in the celebration of our 50th anniversary, we ensure that you feel the care of our agency and the government),” Tai stated.
