SENATOR Francis Tolentino and Malabon City Mayor Jeannie Sandoval have distributed cash assistance to some 600 poor residents through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation program.
The qualified beneficiaries personally received P2, 000 each from the mayor and Tolentino during a simple ceremony held at the City Hall complex as well they turned over wheelchairs to six residents with disabilities.
Senator Tolentino was all praises for the lady mayor and the city government for several awards and recognitions they’ve been receiving for their outstanding performance as a local government.
Navotas programs
The Navotas City government has entered into two agreements to bolster its sports and solid waste management programs
Mayor John Rey Tiangco signed a memorandum of understanding with
Dr. Jerome Porto, chairperson of UST Institute of Physical Education and Athletics, and Asst. Prof. Marcelita Apolonia for a partnership that would promote sports training for young Navoteños.
Under the MOU, UST will conduct free community sports training and development every Saturday until the expiration of the agreement in July 2026.
Training in various sports such as basketball, volleyball, football, swimming, taekwondo, and dancing, is open to beginner athletes aged 9-18 years old.
The city government, meanwhile, signed the memorandum of agreement with the Mother Earth Foundation and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Environmental Management Bureau – National Capital Region.
Under the agreement, the MEF will spearhead the implementation of the ESWM program in the 18 barangays of the city; conduct series of training and other activities to capacitate organized groups and volunteers; and offer technical support and recommendations in the preparation of the city’s 10-year Solid Waste Management Plan.
DENR EMB-NCR, on one hand, will ensure that the decrease in solid waste generation and increase in waste diversion in Navotas, and adhere to the environment department’s overall initiative to improve solid waste management.
