00:00 President Ferdinand R. Marquez Jr. was the first to give the help of the government to the families of soldiers and policemen in Wio
00:08 who were injured while performing their duties in the town.
00:12 This is under the Comprehensive Social Benefits Program.
00:16 The latest news is from J. Lagang of PDB Dapao.
00:22 It is still fresh in the memory of the 52-year-old Lolita Cablay, from Hingoog City, Misamis, Oriental,
00:29 who was injured when her husband, a member of the Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Unit or CAFGU,
00:36 Abudjo Cablay, was injured in June 2016.
00:40 Junrey Cablay, a member of the 26th Infantry Battalion, was also injured in June 2017.
00:48 Both died in a battle against the country's security forces.
00:53 As a single mother who has students from college, it is very hard to move on, sir.
01:01 Because it is painful, no matter what you do, it is still painful.
01:06 She is one of those who were given the Certificate of Land Title by President Ferdinand Marquez Jr.
01:11 who was the first in the awarding ceremony held today in Davao City.
01:17 It is under the Comprehensive Social Benefits Program or CSBP,
01:22 which was first started under the term of former President Rodrigo Duterte.
01:27 Under the program, special financial assistance, household, health and medical care assistance,
01:35 as well as educational, employment and social welfare assistance will be given to police, soldiers,
01:41 and members of the CAFGU Active Auxiliary who were injured and had permanent injuries since July 1, 2016.
01:51 The families of members of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology or BGMP,
01:57 Bureau of Fire Protection, and Philippine Coast Guard who died while fulfilling their duties to the country
02:03 since April 7, 2020.
02:06 For the second tranche, a total of Php 213 million benefited from the beneficiaries of Php 665 AFP
02:15 and Php 190 PNP personnel who died in legitimate operations.
02:21 President Marquez Jr. also awarded the title of "Uniformed Personnel Killed or Wounded in Action."
02:29 At the same time of the appreciation, the President also promised to continue the implementation of CSBP.
02:37 "I am very grateful to the families of those who were left behind.
02:42 I order the relevant agencies to ensure that these are implemented properly.
02:49 Make sure that the benefits will reach our citizens quickly."
02:54 Other dependents who wanted to receive livelihood training and assistance in business
03:01 were also advised to contact the government agency.
03:04 This program proves that the government does not forget to give the necessary assistance
03:12 for the families of soldiers, police, and other uniformed personnel who died in serving the country.
03:21 From PTV Davao, J. Lagang for the people.
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