The Provincial Government of Ilocos Sur has expanded its outreach program to include all 32 municipalities and two cities that comprise the region through the Capitol Outreach Program, Reaching Your Areas Now.
Ilocos Sur Governor Ryan Singson vowed that this outreach program will address the concerns of people living in the region despite the difficulties brought about by restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
"No one will be left behind. Through this Capitol Outreach Program, Reaching Your Areas Now, we will materialize all your requests even during this time of pandemic. Both the municipal and the provincial governments will strongly bond to fully deliver basic services to all," Singson said during the first day of the outreach program in Sigay, Ilocos Sur.
The expanded outreach program will deliver assistance to individuals in crisis situations as well as free medical and dental consultations.
It will also distribute medicines free of charge as well as a free circumcision program for young boys.
For farmers, the outreach program also provided equipment such as harvesters, tractors, sprayers, corn and tobacco planters, diesel-powered water pumps, grass cutters, and fish feeds for fish cage operators. (Robbie Pangilinan)