President Marcos has ordered government agencies to ensure that benefits intended for killed and wounded military and uniformed personnel are distributed efficiently.
Marcos directed on Friday, Sept. 29, concerned agencies to effectively implement the Comprehensive Social Benefits Program (CSBP) which benefits the members of the military and the police who died or were wounded while performing their duties.
“Ang mga tulong medikal, pinansiyal, pang-edukasyon, trabaho, pabahay, at iba pang mga social welfare assistance na kalakip ng CSBP ay nararapat lamang para sa inyo — sa mga pamilyang naulila ng mga magigiting nating kawal sa gitna ng labanan (Medical, financial, educational, livelihood, housing, and other social welfare assistance under the CSBP must be given to you—to the families of our brave soldiers)," Marcos said.
“Kung kaya naman, inaatasan ko ang mga kinauukulang ahensya na tiyakin ang maayos na implementasyon ng mga ito. Siguruhin ninyo na ang mga benepisyo ay mabilis na makakarating sa ating mga mamamayan (So, I am directing the concerned agencies to ensure the efficient implementation of the CSBP. Make sure that the benefits will promptly reach the people)” he added.
The President was in Davao City to grace the assembly and thanksgiving event with the beneficiaries of the CSBP, where he also expressed his sympathies to the families of fallen soldiers.
Among those distributed to killed and wounded military and uniformed personnel and their beneficiaries are special financial assistance, social welfare assistance, shelter assistance, health and medical care assistance, educational assistance, and employment assistance.
During the event, Marcos honored the fallen and wounded soldiers for their service to the nation and assured their families that the government will continue to support the military and police to effectively perform their duties.