Barangay workers wait for pay. Photo by Ernie Esconde
SAMAL, Bataan — The local government unit here began making payouts to village workers composed of barangay tanod, barangay health workers and members of the lupon tagapamayapa.
Mayor Aida Macalinao said each tanod and BHW are given quarterly allowance of P2,000 while members of the lupon receive P500 each.
She said that the municipal government released the fund in time for the enforcement of the enhanced community quarantine in the province that will last from August 8 – 22, 2021.
The granting of allowance was passed and approved by the sangguniang bayan. Two SB members, Amy dela Rosa and Glenn Velasco, were present in the payout in Barangay Sta. Lucia where they were welcomed by barangay chairman Hector Forbes and the kagawads.
Macalinao thanked Gov. Albert Garcia for sending bags of rice at 25 kilos each that benefitted 12,000 families. She said she will request additional rice allocation so all households in 14 barangays will be given.
The mayor said the municipal government is preparing relief goods for distribution to tricycle drivers and others badly affected by the ECQ.
Macalinao announced that 1st District Rep. Geraldine Roman sent 200 sacks of rice that they will give to persons with disabilities, single parents, and tricycle and jeepney drivers.
