The Provincial Government of Pangasinan, led by Governor Ramon V. Guico III, continues to honor the vital contributions of volunteers to the province’s progress and security.
This January, members of the Civilian Volunteer Organizations (CVOs) across the province began receiving their annual social amelioration incentives from the provincial government. To date, more than 9,000 CVOs from the 2nd, 3rd, and 5th Districts of Pangasinan have already been granted such benefits.
In his message for the CVOs, Governor Guico highlighted that this incentive is a symbol of gratitude for their steadfast commitment and dedication to maintaining peace and order at the grassroots level. “Pasasalamat po namin ito mula sa lalawigan sa inyong serbisyo sa inyong mga barangay,” he stated.
Moving beyond financial benefits, the provincial government has also integrated healthcare services into the program. Along with the incentive for amelioration, CVOs also received free medical consultations and medications. Each of them was also automatically registered to PhilHealth YAKAP. This holistic approach is part of Gov. Guico’s strengthened initiative to provide a more comprehensive healthcare system for the province.
Lulu Garcim, a CVO from Barangay Cabuaan, Bautista, expressed her gratitude for the said program. “Maganda po itong programa, para makita na rin kung talagang healthy ka or hindi. Malaking tulong po sa amin at maraming salamat po kay Governor,” she said.
This program reaffirms the Provincial Government of Pangasinan’s commitment to ensuring that community frontliner volunteers are also well taken care of while they serve their fellow Pangasinenses.
(Eira Gorospe, photos by JP De Vera | PIMRO)
