The mayors of seven local government units (LGU) in the second district each received P2 million in check from the Provincial Government as subsidy in their preparations for the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo Festival of Festivals slated on Aug. 27.
The total assistance for the district amounted to P14 million.
The checks were handed over by Gov. Gwen Garcia during the Caravan of Provincial Government Services kick-off for the third quarter in Alcoy town on Wednesday, July 26.
The LGUs that receive the assistance include Alcoy, Argao, Boljoon, Dalaguete, Oslob, Samboan, and Santander.
A total of 50 LGUs are joining this year’s grandest festival showdown to be held at the Carcar City Sports Complex.
Accompanying Gov. Gwen in Alcoy were district representative, Congressman Edel Galeos; and district Board Members Raymond Calderon and Stanley Caminero. | Carlo Lorenciana