BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya – The Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office reported that 69 couples in this province married for 50 years or more received P50,000 each from the provincial government under the Enduring Devotion Ordinance on June 5.
PSWDO Officer Flordelina C. Granada said P3.45 million was allocated for the 12th batch of beneficiaries under the program.
Gov. Jose V. Gambito said the provincial government remains committed to sustaining the initiative which he described as a tribute to "golden" couples who have shown undying love and dedication.
He said the provincial government is still processing applications for the incentive, noting that another P10 million has been allocated to accommodate the additional 2025 applications, an amount sufficient to cover 200 more qualified couples.
“We have already given over P30 million for this program. This is a huge amount, and although it could have been used for many other projects, I don’t care because it is more than a financial reward. This is a way to recognize your long-term dedication, sacrifice, and devotion to each other,” Gambito said.
He said he hopes the program will inspire younger couples to nurture their relationships and stay focused on maintaining their families.
The Enduring Devotion Ordinance, authored by former Board Member Patricio F. Dumlao Jr., provides P50,000 to couples married for 50 years or more. The ordinance aims to recognize and honor couples who have stood the test of time and serve as role models for the younger generation.
Six-hundred eighty-one couples have benefited and P34 million has been released since the program was implemented.