Rep. Arroyo provides medical aid to 23 patients
Health is among the major concerns of Negros Occidental 5th District Rep. Ignacio T. Arroyo and he recently provided medical assistance to 23 patients from three towns in his district.
The distribution of checks was coursed through the Department of Social Welfare (DSWD) Regional Office.
The medical assistance was worth P51,000 and the total beneficiaries were 18 from Hinigaran, 5 from Isabela and 5 from La Castellana. The medical assistance was released to the beneficiaries on July 16, 2008.
The patients needed medical assistance as some were under going dialysis while others are suffering from tuberculosis.
Sherlyn Ysulat DSWD Cashier and Margarito Abancio MSWDO Municipality of Hinigaran released the checks to the beneficiaries.
Isabela Rachel Escobin, DSWD social worker witnessed the turn-over of the checks to the beneficiaries.
La Castellana Mayor Alberto Nicor with DSWD social worker Mary Ann Saldajino distributed the checks to the beneficiaries.
Arroyo said that providing medical assistance to his constituents is part of his regular Health programs.
He urged his constituents to stay healthy because by staying fit, one can be productive.