Gov. Gwen Garcia distributed checks worth P2 million each to the six LGUs in the first district as the Provincial Government’s assistance in their preparations for the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo festival showcase this coming Aug. 27.
The total assistance given by Capitol for the entire district during the Caravan of Provincial Government Services in Sibonga was P12 million.
The checks were personally received Talisay City Mayor Samsam Gullas; City of Naga Mayor Val Chiong; Carcar City Mayor Patrick Barcenas; San Fernando Mayor Mytha Canoy; Sibonga Mayor Lionel Bacaltos; and Minglanilla Councilor Atty. Boyet Velez.
A total of 50 LGUs are joining this year’s Pasigarbo event, which is expected spur economic activity leading to the main event and generate income for props men, choreographers, and costume makers, among others. | Carlo Lorenciana