A 10-kilogram bag of rice is helping a solo parent in Dumaguete City stretch her household budget and set aside money for her child’s daily allowance, showing how food assistance can make a meaningful difference in the lives of families. Nemecia Nillas, a resident of Barangay Buñao, was among the beneficiaries of the government’s rice assistance program. She shared that receiving rice helps cover one of her family’s most essential needs, allowing her to use the money she would normally spend on rice for other daily expenses.
Rice Assistance Helps Ease Daily Expenses
For Nillas, rice is a household necessity. With this essential food item provided through government assistance, she can focus more of her limited budget on viand and her child’s daily allowance. Her experience illustrates how support in the form of basic necessities can help families manage their finances, especially for solo parents who must balance their children’s needs with other household expenses.
Hundreds of Residents Benefit in Barangay Buñao
The Dumaguete City government distributed 624 bags of rice in Barangay Buñao on October 8 and 9, 2026. Nillas was among the residents who received the 10-kilogram rice assistance. The distribution forms part of the national government’s Sa Bagong Pilipinas, Bawat Bayan Makikinabang program, which includes rice assistance for indigent families and vulnerable sectors such as senior citizens, solo parents, and persons with disabilities.
Government Support for Families in Need
Under the program, eligible families nationwide are set to receive a total of 60 kilograms of rice annually, distributed in 10-kilogram bags every other month. The initiative is funded through the Local Government Support Fund, helping local government units provide rice to qualified beneficiaries. For families like Nillas’, this assistance means more than food on the table. It can also help free up limited household funds for other important needs, including children's daily expenses.
