The “SupporTODA sa Probinsya” program of the Provincial Government of Davao Oriental, through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Office of Board Member Stephen Paul Uy, was successfully rolled out in the Municipality of Lupon on September 11. The said initiative, conducted at the Brgy. Poblacion Gym aims to provide essential support to tricycle operators and drivers’ associations (TODA) in the municipality.
A total of 1,529 beneficiaries from various TODAs in Lupon received food packs as part of the DSWD’s Food-for-Work Program. This collaborative effort between the DSWD and the provincial government aims to extend short-term food augmentation to TODA members and their families in the area and strengthen their relationship through collective and concerted community undertakings.
Speaking at the event, Governor Niño Sotero L. Uy, Jr. acknowledged the enormity of challenges encountered by local communities as a result of the continuously increasing prices of essential commodities. He expressed his hope that this assistance would help alleviate some of the burdens associated with daily necessities and vowed that the provincial government’s support would continue.
“Nagkinahanglan gyud ta tanan ani tungod sa atong sitwasyon karon. Mahal na kaayo ang palitunon, mahal ang bugas, mahal ang gasolina, tanan nagataas. Mao importante ang mga programa og proyekto nato kinahanglan makabenepisyo direktamente diha sa tagsa-tagsa nga mga tao sa probinsya sa Davao Oriental” Governor Uy emphasized, underscoring the importance of ensuring that the people of Davao Oriental directly benefit from government support and services.
The governor also extended his gratitude to the DSWD for their steadfast dedication to helping the Province of Davao Oriental in supporting initiatives like “SupporTODA sa Probinsya”. This partnership exemplifies the commitment of the government to supporting disadvantaged communities during these trying times. By Francis Jay Butulan | Photos by JB Rain
