The “Handog ng Pangulo: Serbisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat” service fair, highlighted President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos (PBBM) Jr.’s 67th birthday celebration, took place in Ilocos Norte by providing crucial services and support to Ilokano residents.
Held earlier today, September 13, at the Municipal Auditorium of Vintar, the service fair, which was also conducted simultaneously nationwide, featured a payout and mini caravan organized by various national government agencies. This initiative delivered immediate aid and social program services to over 1,000 Ilokano beneficiaries.
Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc, provincial officials, and local mayors actively participated in the aid distribution, which included financial assistance and livelihood support. Additionally, a joint payout under the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program was conducted through a collaboration between the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte and Congressman Ferdinand Alexander Marcos’ office, further benefiting Ilokano workers.
PBBM emphasized, “Ang araw na ito ay hindi lamang isang pagdiriwang, kundi isang pagkakataon upang magbigay ng bagong simula at tunay na pagbabago sa bawat Pilipino.”
Meanwhile, Governor Marcos Manotoc remarked, “Nitong September 11 ay ang birthday ng aking lolo, ang ating Ilokano hero, President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. Ngayon naman, ito po ang birthday ng ating kasalukuyang Pangulo Ferdinand Marcos Jr. At ang gusto niya, nationwide ang distribution kasi ang birthday ni PBBM ay ang birthday nating lahat, at ang birthday ng Ilocos Norte.”
On September 11, PBBM, Senator Imee Marcos, Governor Marcos Manotoc, and the rest of the Marcos family led the celebration of Marcos Sr.’s 107th birthday in Ilocos Norte.
(Source: Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte)