CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — Compassion and care for Kapampangans battling cancer continues to pour from the Pampanga Capitol with the provision of medical and financial assistance to 1,905 cancer patients from the 1st and 2nd districts of the province on Oct. 28.
The initiative forms part of the Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development, in partnership with the provincial government. The program aims to extend financial and health support to indigent and vulnerable patients.
Each cancer patient-beneficiary received ₱3,000 in financial assistance under the DSWD-AKAP, along with food packs, free pneumonia vaccines, and maintenance medicines for high blood pressure and diabetes provided by the provincial government in a program held at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center.
“We want every Kapampangan battling illness to know that they are not alone. The government will continue to stand by them in their fight,” said Gov. Lilia “Nanay” Pineda as she engaged with the beneficiaries, assuring them of her commitment that no Kapampangan is left unaided in their time of need.
One of the beneficiaries, Jennifer Santiago from the municipality of Guagua, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 cervical cancer in November last year, expressed her gratitude for the program.
“I’m deeply thankful because I was covered by the provincial government’s program. Without their help, we wouldn’t know where to get the money for my treatment. The assistance they provide means so much,” she said.
The assistance program underscores the provincial government’s ongoing commitment to accessible healthcare, social protection, and compassionate governance for all Kapampangans, especially those facing life-threatening illnesses.
Assisting Governor Pineda in the distribution were 1st District board members Cherry Manalo and Christian Halili, and 2nd District board members Fritzie David-Dizon, Said Khan Eusoof, and Atty. Claire Lim, who likewise expressed their continued support for the province’s healthcare and social welfare initiatives. Pampanga PIO/Photos: Daniel Ombina
