BIÑAN MAYOR DISTRIBUTES P3,000 LOCAL PENSION EACH TO OVER 18,000 CITY SEÑIORS

BIÑAN, Laguna Mayor Arman Dimaguila brought early Christmas cheer to over 18,000 pensioners through the distribution of P3,000 local social pension to grandmas and grandpas in the city.

The  program was based on a resolution passed by the City Council that aims to provide additional support to senior citizens of Biñan.

Dimaguila clarified that the cash assistance is separate from the P500 monthly pension provided by the national government.

According to him, the local pension program is a unique initiative of Biñan City designed to ensure adequate support for the elderly residents of the city.

The mayor assured the continuity of the program even if he is elected as lone district representative of Biñan in the House of Representatives.

“This local pension program reflects genuine care for our senior citizens. It’s not just a temporary initiative but a way to ensure a better quality of life for our elderly,” Dimaguila said.

He said the local pension program stands as a testament to the dedication of the Biñan City government to deliver meaningful services to its constituents.

The city of Biñan recently received five awards from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Calabarzon (Cavite, Batangas, Laguna, Rizal, Quezon).

The awards were received by Dimaguila and City Social Welfare and Development (CSWD) officer Olay Casbadillo.

Among the awards received by the city were  the Gawad Serbisyong Mahusay (Rank 1),Social Welfare and Development Laws (Good Practices), Social Welfare and Development Laws Prime Mover, GAPAS Award (Model LGU Implementing Protective Programs and Services), and GAPAS Award (Model LGU Implementing Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens).

Among the various best practices of the local government of Biñan were in terms of social welfare such as the grandparent’s pension and the  handing out of medical or financial aid.

Last December 10, the city under the leadership of Dimaguila received its 6^th Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) during the awarding ceremony held at the Manila Hotel.