A 96-YEAR-OLD woman in Magalang town received on Tuesday, August 10, cash incentive amounting to P100,000 from the Provincial Government of Pampanga.
Patrocinio S. Nayan, 96 years old from Barangay San Nicolas 1, received the check from Board Members Benny Jocson and Cherry Manalo, former mayor Malu Lacson, Vice Mayor Norman Lacson, and social welfare officials during a simple ceremony.
The cash gift Nayan received is part of the benefits given to senior citizens under Provincial Ordinance Number 683.
Under the ordinance, a Kapampangan who reached the age of 96 years old and above are entitled to receive the incentive from the Provincial Government.
The Provincial Government said individuals who want to avail themselves of the program may coordinate with their respective Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO).
Nayan and her family expressed gratitude to provincial officials, headed by Governor Dennis Pineda and Vice Governor Lilia Pineda, for the cash incentive.