BORONGAN CITY — The promise of Gov. Ben Evardone to provide one month’s worth of free Vitamin C for the senior citizens in the province was fulfilled when its distribution kick-started Thursday, July 16.
Senior Citizens in the municipalities of Arteche, Jipapad, Dolores and Sulat were each given 30 tablets of free Vitamin C. Distribution for the remaining municipalities and the lone city of Borongan will soon follow.
According to Barangay Affairs chief Bryan Arago, a total of 33 boxes containing 330,000 tablets of Vitamin C were distributed to at least 10, 000 senior citizens in the above-mentioned municipalities.
Carmen Daganta, 75, a resident of Brgy. Santo Nino, Sulat was jubilant that she was able to receive her free Vitamin C on her birthday.
Mrs. Daganta said ” Salamat Governor han imo bulig han amon nga mga Senior Citizens labi na yana nga may COVID-19, damu nga salamat!”
Governor Evardone announced in a meeting with Sangguniang Kabataan Federation Presidents at the Capitol on July 1 that the provincial government will be providing free Vitamin C to all senior citizens in the province.
This free Vitamin C is an initiative of Governor Evardone to help the vulnerable population such as the senior citizens to boost their health and well-being especially during this time wherein the country is experiencing a pandemic.
When the distribution of free Vitamin C finally reached its conclusion, it is estimated that some 35,000 senior citizens in the entire province will be able to enjoy a month’s worth of Vitamin C.
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