SAMAL town in Bataan has received P1 million financial assistance from its sister-city of Makati.
Samal Mayor Alex Acuzar and municipal treasurer Emilia Dela Rosa received the check from Makati Mayor Abigail Binay in simple ceremony held in Makati recently.
Acuzar thanked Binay for the financial aid to be used for assistance to Samal residents who were victimized by typhoons Egay and Falcon.
Aside from financial assistance, Makati also conducts disaster preparedness training for personnel of its sister-local government units.
Meanwhile, Mayor Acuzar also launched Dalaw Barangay 2024 to bring government services closer to the people.
The 10th episode of the program was held in Brgy. East Daan Bago on Monday headed by Acuzar and Sangguniang Bayan members led by Vice Mayor Ronnie Ortiguerra.
Earlier, free legal consultations were held by lawyer-councilors Tony Roman and Jomar Gaza in some Samal barangays.
Acuzar also thanked One Source Specialized Services, Inc. for job caravans during the Dalaw Barangay event.