The Taguig City government has started distributing its yearly Christmas gifts for its constituents.
On Monday, local officials visited the villages of San Miguel, Bambang, Tuktukan, Ibayo-Tipas, and Ligid-Tipas to deliver the Pamaskong Handog packs as part of their yearly Christmas program.
Each pack contained groceries items such as canned goods, cheese, pancake mix, fruit cocktail, chocolate biscuits, pasta, spaghetti sauce, and 10 kilos of rice.
“Please accept the gifts of our city. The Christmas Gift is a symbol of the spirit of caring, giving, and love,” said Mayor Laarni Cayetano.
The packages for households with senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and pregnant women were delivered house-to-house for the recipients’ comfort and safety.
During the second day of distribution, the city officials handed the packages to residents of Barangays South Daang Hari, Tanyag, Maharlika, and North Daang Hari.
To protect the environment, the local government ensured that the Pamaskong Handog goods were placed in reusable and recyclable containers. They also made sure that every places where the distribution was carried out were cleaned later on.
The containers can be reused when shopping. We wish for the safety of our environment,” Cayetano said.
Along with some city councilors, Rep. Pammy Zamora, and Vice Mayor Arvin Ian Alit, Mayor Cayetano personally helped with handing out the goods to the residents.
“Let’s pray to the Lord for continued blessings for the fulfillment of the lofty dreams of every Taguigueno family. Let us give thanks for the birth of Christ: this is our true gift this Christmas,” the mayor said.