CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga — The Provincial Government of Pampanga, under the leadership of Governor Lilia “Nanay” Pineda, continues to demonstrate compassion and care for Kapampangans battling cancer through the provision of medical and financial assistance to 1,905 cancer patients from the 1st and 2nd districts of the province on Tuesday, October 28.
The initiative forms part of the Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in partnership with the Provincial Government. The program aims to extend financial and health support to indigent and vulnerable patients.
Each cancer patient-beneficiary received ₱3,000 in financial assistance under the DSWD-AKAP program, along with food packs, free pneumonia vaccines, and maintenance medicines for high blood pressure and diabetes provided by the Pampanga Provincial Government in ceremonies held at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center.
Governor Pineda personally visited and checked on the beneficiaries, expressing her commitment to ensuring that no Kapampangan is left unaided in their time of need.
“We want every Kapampangan battling illness to know that they are not alone. The government will continue to stand by them in their fight,” she said.
One of the beneficiaries, Jennifer Santiago from the municipality of Guagua, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 Cervical Cancer last November, expressed her gratitude for the program.
“I’m deeply thankful because I was covered by the provincial government’s program. Without their help, we wouldn’t know where to get the money for my treatment. The assistance they provide means so much,” she said.
The assistance program underscores the Provincial Government’s ongoing commitment to accessible healthcare, social protection, and compassionate governance for all Kapampangans, especially those facing life-threatening illnesses.
Joining Governor Pineda in the distribution were 1st District Board Members Cherry Manalo and Christian Halili, and 2nd District Board Members Fritzie David-Dizon, Said Khan Eusoof, and Atty. Claire Lim, who likewise expressed their continued support for the province’s healthcare and social welfare initiatives.
