By Liza Soriano
MANILA — Senator Lito Lapid has distributed aid to 640 families of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Metro Manila, recognizing these overseas workers as “living heroes” for their sacrifices.
Lapid stated that his office remains dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by OFWs and their families.
Recently, the senator proposed a resolution for the Senate to investigate the questionable loss and abandonment of balikbayan boxes by certain local and foreign cargo forwarding companies.
He noted that beneficiaries, through OFW Partylist Rep. Marissa Del Mar, expressed their gratitude to Lapid for the timely assistance received, which they found greatly beneficial to their needs.
In addition, Lapid provided aid to 250 senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and women in Pakil, Laguna.
The senator initiated this distribution under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program.
(el Amigo/MNM)
