ILAGAN City—A “Handog ng Pangulo: Serbisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat” charity caravan rolled out here on Saturday and served over 15,500 residents, providing essential services through collaboration between national government agencies and the provincial government of Isabela on September 13, 2025.
Undersecretary Marlo Iringan of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) described the caravan as a significant way celebrate President Marcos’ 68th birthday, out that the President preferred to extend government services directly to the people rather than accept gifts.
Meanwhile, Isabela provincial administrator lawyer Christopher Mamauag highlighted the tie-up between national agencies and the Isabela provincial government under Gov. Rodito Albano to ensure the seamless implementation of aid and initiatives.
For the key services, the Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) provided medical check-ups, oral health kits, and health education to 353 individuals, focusing on preventive care and addressing physical and psychosocial needs.
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Isabela released scholarship allowances to 948 beneficiaries, facilitated free assessment and certification for 228 workers, and enrolled 789 individuals in its TVET program. The agency also conducted skills demonstrations in bread, pastry, barista, and bartending, attracting over 1,300 participants.
For its part, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) distributed 1,000 bamboo and native seedlings, awarded land titles to six qualified beneficiaries, and provided free seedlings to over 450 recipients.
On the other hand, the Department of Agriculture (DA) offered gasoline subsidies to 2,961 farmers, agriculture inputs and equipment, and support to 27 farmer cooperatives. In addition, 163 rice farmers received financial support from the organization, which sold rice for P20.00 a kilo.
The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) gave away Certificates of Condonation and Release of Mortgage to 467 farmer-beneficiaries and handed out farm machinery and agricultural equipment including three tractors and small farm implements.
Meanwhile, the Department of Labor and Employment offered over 1,000 job vacancies, while the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) showcased MSMEs, organized a Diskwento Caravan, and provided business consultancy services.
The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) extended pay-outs to 70 centenarians in Aurora town, while the Department of Health offered medical services and promoted zero-balance billing in provincial hospitals.
