Rice Assistance Reaches 2,535 Buenavista Beneficiaries
BOHOL - A total of 2,535 beneficiaries in Buenavista were set to receive 10 kilograms of rice each under the fourth tranche of the Bugas Ayuda program. The distribution included habal-habal drivers and persons with disabilities, extending food assistance to different sectors of the municipality. Through this initiative, eligible households receive support for their basic food needs, helping ease some of the expenses associated with maintaining daily meals.
Provincial and Municipal Offices Coordinate Distribution
The Provincial Government of Bohol, through the Office of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development (OPSWD), coordinated the distribution with the Local Government Unit of Buenavista and its Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office. Assistance was delivered on a barangay basis, allowing beneficiaries to receive their rice allocations within their respective communities. This localized approach also involves municipal and barangay coordination to help organize the distribution and reach the intended recipients. The activity forms part of the province’s Strategic Governance Roadmap for delivering social assistance across Bohol.
Bugas Ayuda Supports Food Security and Social Protection
The program is funded through the National Government’s Local Government Support Fund, with an additional PHP11-million counterpart from the provincial government. By combining national and provincial resources, Bugas Ayuda continues to provide rice assistance to beneficiary households across the province. Beyond the immediate food support, initiatives like this highlight the role of coordinated social protection programs in addressing household needs. For communities in Bohol, continued access to food assistance can help vulnerable sectors manage everyday expenses while supporting broader efforts to strengthen local food security.
