Vice President Sara Duterte met her supporters from Roxas City, Capiz, on Saturday, April 15, to talk about the Office of the Vice President's (OVP) programs that bring livelihood and aid to the marginalized.
Vice President Sara Duterte (left) attends the wreath-laying ceremony for former president Manuel Roxas' 75th death anniversary in Roxas City, Capiz. (OVP photo)
In a Facebook post, the official shared that she met different groups she spent time with during the election when she visited Roxas City.
The meet and greet gave Duterte the opportunity to introduce the programs of the OVP.
She told her supporters about the Mag Negosyo Ta' Day (MTD) livelihood program, which she spearheaded in Davao City when she was still mayor there.
The MTD, she said, aims to provide "inclusive financial support" for women, LGBTQI+ members, and other vulnerable sectors.
The program has so far been launched in San Pedro, Laguna.
Duterte also shared her aim to launch the Peace 911 initiative across the country.
“Ibinahagi ko rin ang paglulunsad ng Peace 911 initiative, isang programa sa Davao City na nagpalaya sa 17 barangay sa Paquibato District mula sa panlilinlang ng New People’s Army (I also shared the launch of the Peace 911 initiative, a program in Davao City that freed 17 barangays in Paquibato District from the New People’s Army),” she said.
“Nais natin itong ilunsad sa buong bansa (I want to launch it in the whole country),” the Vice President added.
Vice President Sara Duterte (right) talks to her supporters during a meeting in Roxas City. (Photo from Inday Sara Duterte/Facebook)
Duterte, who sits as Education secretary in a concurrent capacity, also talked about the Department of Education's (DepEd) PagbaBAGo Campaign.
The program aims to provide school supplies and dental kits to the learners.
Duterte said the campaign pushes for "responsible parenthood" to ensure that parents can provide the basic educational needs of their children.
The Vice President also attended the wreath-laying for the 75th death anniversary of former president Manuel Roxas.
Posting photos of the event, she was seen alongside former president and Deputy House Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, as well as former interior secretary Mar Roxas and other members of the Roxas family.
“Ang taunang tradisyon na ito ay isinasagawa upang magbigay parangal at pag-alala sa mga makabayan na kontribusyon ni dating Pangulong Roxas sa ating bansa (This yearly tradition is done to give honor and remember the patriotic contribution of former president Roxas to our country),” Duterte said.
The wreath-laying is done as part of the tradition of Capiztahan, the city's memorial celebration and founding anniversary, the official added.