The city government here has initially set aside PHP17.1 million for cash aid to 34,200 senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and indigent families under its yearly Pamaskong Handog program.

Cathy Aguilar, city information officer, said Friday each beneficiary would receive PHP500 in cash, to be distributed through the different barangays.

Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo has approved the Pamaskong Handog this year with the cash aid to be given in December on separate schedules that will be set by the villages, Aguilar said.

Senior citizens, PWDs, and indigent families are urged to submit their requirements to their respective barangay chairpersons before November 15 for the final list of recipients from the city’s 30 villages, she added.

Pensioners and non-pensioners who are aged 60 years and above can receive the cash gift provided they submit the requirements.

However, those who are registered voters in this capital but are not residents here cannot receive the cash gift.

For a list of the guidelines and criteria for the Pamaskong Handog 2022, residents here are urged to visit their barangays or the City Social Welfare and Development Office, Aguilar said. (PNA)