Mayor Benjie Miranda with Councilor Joan Daclan Cagape led the payout of medical assistance to different cancer and dialysis patients at the City Hall lobby on May 10, 2024.

The payout event, organized by the City Social Welfare and Development Office, released medical assistance to a total of 33 patients.

Nineteen patients received P5,000 each, totaling P95,000; 13 cancer patients received P10,000 each, totaling P130,000 pesos and one patient with a lingering illness received P15,000.

Mayor Benjie reaffirmed his commitment to consistently provide aid to those in need and wished for their recovery.

The mayor emphasized the importance of good health over material wealth.

He also announced adjustments to burial assistance, increasing it from P3,000 to a range of P5,000 to P10,000.

The hospital bill assistance was also increased to a maximum of P10,000.

Councilor Joan Cagape relayed her well wishes for the patients’ fast recovery.

Cyril Ramos, DSWD head, urged the patients “to maintain their optimism throughout their recovery process.”