Purok power spirit continues to pour in goods and free services
The turning over of goods and rendering of free services to the barangay folks have been continued to pour through the Countryside Development Program – Purok Power Movement (CDP-PPM) of the Provincial Government of Bohol (PGBh).
Last week, the barangays of Camias in Calape and Canlaas in Antequera were the latest beneficiaries of the program last Wednesday and Friday respectively.
The barangay folks of Camias through their Barangay Captain Christopher Siceban last Wednesday received the seven heads of carabaos, 60 pieces of coconut seedlings, one unit of mud boat/floating tiller, 50 pcs. bolos, one unit knapsack sprayer, 3 units of plastic tables and 500 sachets of assorted vegetable seeds.
While in Canlaas, the barangay also received through Barangay Captain Henry Ajero seven heads of carabaos, 50 pcs. bolos, one unit knapsack sprayer, 100 sacks of organic fertilizers, three units of plastic tables, food packs and 500 sachets of assorted vegetable seeds.
In Camias and in Canlaas, Isabelito “Billy” Tongco, from the Office of the Governor for and in behalf of Gov. Edgar M. Chatto led the turned over of the free goods.
In his message, Tongco said that the PGBh has always looking for the development of Bohol.
He informed the barangay folks that on June Gov. Chatto will end his three terms as governor in the province and hopefully could continue to serve the Boholanos in another capacity as governor has been running for congress in the first district this coming May 13, 2019 midterm election.
Tongco also mentioned in his message the other officials who would end their terms on June and will run another positions in the government service such as 3rd district Cong. Arthur Yap who runs for governor and 1st dist. Congressman Rene L. Relampagos who will seek vice gubernatorial post in Bohol.
He likewise informed the people of Camias, Calape of throwing his hat again into the political arena for first district provincial lawmaker together with Board Member Ricky Masamayor and Aldner Damalerio.
The conduct of the CDP-PPM medical/dental mini-agri caravan to the barangays is a way of giving a real meaning of the good and effective governance that services must be brought to the people down to the purok level, Tongco remarked.
Other free services given to all barangay beneficiaries were: dental, medical, veterinary, circumcision, haircut, massage, agriculture and feeding services.
Mayor Jose Mario Pahang of Antequera, Mayor Nelson Yu of Calape ang Barangay Captains Siseban and Ajero were very thankful to the provincial government through Gov. Chatto for bringing some goods and free services to their areas.
Rufa Ugay, head-secretariat, CDP-PPM said there were more than 200 barangays had already benefited mostly situated in the remote areas in Bohol.
Another barangays are expected to be benefited of the programs in the coming days as the municipal and barangay officials of the beneficiary areas have been very thankful of the provincial government while the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine National Police (PNP) are also very supportive to the program. (Atoy Cosap)
MORE GOODS AND FREE SERVICES GIVEN. The turning over of goods and rendering free services to the barangay folks in line with the Countryside Development Program-Purok Power Movement (CPD-PPM) have continued to be appreciated by the municipal and barangay officials in the beneficiary areas. Mayor Jose Mario Pahang of Antequera, Mayor Nelson Yu of Calape, Punong Barangay Henry Ajero of Canlaas, Antequera; Executive Officer to the Office of the Governor Isabelito Tongco and Punong Barangay Christopher Siceban (above photo L to R) underline the importance of the CDP-PPM.
