June 24 - JCS Foundation spearheaded by Vice Governor Jerry Singson, once again led his staff and media men to the Municipality of Nagbukel, Ilocos Sur at 9:30 a.m. The awarding rite was opened and emceed by the Municipal Secretary, Mr. Ernesto Corrales. Acknowledgement and welcome speech was addressed by no less than the beloved Mayor of Nagbukel, Hon. Timoteo Cabrera. He expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated Vice – Governor for his unbroken vows of humanitarian services.
Twelve (12) Barangays were benefited with twelve (12) sets of medicines, which eventually opened as BOTIKA NG BARANGAY.
Also present in the event were Municipal Health Officer, Dra. Marichelle Racca Yang-ed and Department of Health Representative, David Zaragoza.
After fifteen (15) minutes, the JCS Group once again hurried their way to the Municipality of Burgos. Hon. Mayor Nathaniel “Boy” Escobar and Hon. Vice Mayor Riolita Balbalan led the group to the Civic Center, where the awarding rites be held.
The ceremony begun with an opening prayer by Ms. Zita, followed by a welcome and acknowledgement speech by Hon. Vice Mayor Balbalan. The honorable mayor Escobar Nathaniel also whole-heartedly thanked the energetic Vice Governor Jerry Singson for his boundless support. The generous JCSF founder vowed to donate more tables and chairs for the Day Care Centers of Burgos, which spectators and recipients on the awarding rite cheerfully applauded.
Twelve (12) BHWs now licensed BnB Operators were awarded with twelve (12) sets of medicines. Also present to observe the event where DILG Officer Atendido, PNP Chief Villalon, Barangay Captains and Sangguniang Members. After the awarding the sumptuous lunch was served at the residence of the honorable Mayor.
The last town the JCS Group presented the award for the day was the Municipality of Sta. Maria. The event started at 2:00 p.m. with an opening prayer followed by an inspirational talk by the beloved Mayor Edgar Florendo. Before presenting the award, Vice Governor Jerry Singson once again reminded the beneficiaries their responsibilities as BnB Operators as well as the consequences in case of mismanagement. The presence of Vice Mayor Adriano Villanueva, Municipal Health Officer Roselyn Barassi, Sanguniang Members were also acknowledged during the awarding rites. Twenty (20) sets of medicines were handed to the twenty (20) BnB Operators.
The eventful two (2) days of awarding was testified and documented with the full video coverage of NBN 4 by Mrs. Marlene Ragasa and Kelly: and Ms. Mirasol of Iloco Heritage Channel.
Of the 32 towns and 2 cities, only the Municipalities of Sta. Lucia and Suyo has not yet avail this humanitarian service. Two (2) barangays from Santiago and another two (2) from San Esteban will altogether undergo the seminar with the trainees of Sta. Lucia and Suyo given the scheduled date and time.
This advocacy of the Vice – Governor will not end hereafter. Botika ng Barangay , Medical Mission, Day Care Centers and Kaw-es ti Balligi will go on perennially as long as needed and requested .As a lifelong commitment to the province of Ilocos Sur, with open arms, the sympathetic and generous Vice Governor will whole-heartedly provide the needs of the indigent with the assistance of the government.
