Vizcaya solon, gov vow cash assistance to village officials

Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya (September 25) — Governor Luisa Cuaresma yesterday assured members of the Barangay Councilors’ League of the Philippines (BCLP) for a P100,000 cash assistance to help the organizations programs, projects and activities.

Cuaresma made the assurance during the induction of BCLP officers at the Ammungan Hall here.

“Let us forget partisan politics and unite for the development of our communities. Rest assured of my support to your plans and programs,’ Cuaresma said.

On the otherhand, Representative Carlos Padilla also vowed to provide financial assistance through his Provincial Development Assistance Fund (PDAF).

Padilla also urged the BCLP members to learn their roles well, develop their leadership and good governance in accordance with the Local Governmetn Code of 1991.

“One does not have a monopoly of governance and wisdom. By communicating with your fellow members you can improve your qualities. Therefore, take advantage of it,” Padilla explained.

The BCLP-Nueva Vizcaya chapter consists of barangay councilors from the 275 barangays of Nueva Vizcaya. (bme/PIA NVizcaya)