Over a thousand residents of Caloocan City and the City of Manila received essential aid from the offices of Senators Alan Peter and Pia Cayetano during two days of outreach activities on March 4 and 5, 2024.
In Caloocan City, Barangay Health Workers, Barangay Nutrition Scholars, and Daycare Workers —sectors that the Cayetanos have been advocating for through legislation—were given aid to address their needs.
Former Caloocan 2nd District Representative Egay Erice, who was instrumental to the success of the March 4 activity, addressed the beneficiaries and thanked the sibling-senators for extending aid to their community.
"Magpasalamat tayo kay Senator Alan Peter at Senator Pia Cayetano sa handog nila sa ating lahat. Sa kahirapan ng buhay, iyan po ay ibinibigay nang walang kapalit at ano mang kondisyon," he said.
Aside from community development workers, members of the Tricycle Operators and Drivers' Association (TODA) of Barangay 12, Caloocan City, also received assistance from the senators.
The following day in the City of Manila, 300 women residents were empowered by the Cayetanos' aid in honor of Women’s Month, a cause close to the heart of Senator Pia Cayetano.
Among the beneficiaries was Remedios De Vera, who shared that she has been caring for her child undergoing dialysis for 29 years. Due to this, she had to resign from her job and seek assistance from various government agencies and offices.
She revealed that Senator Alan never failed to assist her with their medical needs.
“Simula noong nagsimula siyang mag-dialysis, palagi akong lumalapit kay Senator Alan Cayetano at palagi naman akong hindi nabibigo dahil palagi niya akong binibigyan ng tulong,” she said.
These outreach efforts were made possible through the assistance of the Department of Social Work and Development (DSWD)’s Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program and the local government units of Caloocan City and the City of Manila.
These initiatives are part of the Cayetanos’ ongoing efforts to support marginalized communities in the country. They closely collaborate with government agencies and local units to ensure that Filipinos in need receive necessary assistance. ###
