Caloocan City Mayor Dale Gonzalo “Along” Malapitan personally awarded 43 sari-sari store packages to city residents as part of the celebration of his 43rd birthday.
According to the local chief executive, he wished to help the winners start a micro-business to augment their daily needs.
“On my 43rd birthday, we bring to you 43 livelihood packages for our citizens. Some of the winners are senior citizens, PWDs (persons with disabilities), solo parents, and the sick. Some of them are battling amid the economic crisis as pedicab drivers, security guards, and vendors who lost their capital owing to the pandemic,” the mayor said.
“We hope that these gifts help jumpstart your small businesses and augment your daily needs,” he added.
Moreover, Mayor Along called on the winners to help others in whatever small way they can.
“As we had said earlier, my only wish is for you to prosper these businesses so that eventually, you can pay it forward to your fellow Caloocan residents. Keep kindness going,” he said.
The promotion was done in coordination with the Public Information Office, General Services Department, Public Safety and Traffic Management Department, City Engineering Department, and Office of the General Manager-North. Jun David