Government agencies rolled out medical, social, and livelihood services in the Bicol Region during the Handog ng Pangulo 2025: Serbisyo Para sa Lahat over the weekend.
Department of Social Welfare and Development-5 Director Norman Laurio reported that 15,112 family food packs were distributed to households affected by the southwest monsoon and a low pressure area, while 1,750 individuals received hot meals.
Products from the Sustainable Livelihood Program were also showcased in the Kadiwa ng Pangulo fair, highlighting small-scale producers and promoting food accessibility.
“Through the Handog ng Pangulo 2025 celebration, we continue to bring essential services and programs directly to the people. This is our way of ensuring that every Bicolano family feels the care and commitment of the government,” Laurio said.
The Department of Health and the Bicol Regional Hospital and Medical Center conducted school-based immunizations and offered free health services, including consultations, mobile X-rays, HIV screening, deworming, family planning, nutrition, maternal care, oral health, and mental health support.
Meanwhile, the Department of Labor and Employment reported that 524 applicants were hired on the spot during the job fair.
“Out of the total registered job seekers of 1,912, we have 524 hired, 138 nearly hired, and 1,137 qualified. It’s a good number for the applicant and for the employers; we are thankful for them,” DOLE-Bicol Regional Director Imelda Gatinao said.
