Thousands of Dumagueteños and Negrenses gathered in Dumaguete City on September 14, 2026, for Handog ng Pangulo 2026: Serbisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat. The one-stop-shop caravan brought essential government services, livelihood assistance, employment opportunities, and other public programs closer to residents.
A One-Stop-Shop for Government Services
Held at the Dumaguete City Hall forecourt, the activity brought together around 18 government agencies, along with the provincial and city governments. The caravan aimed to make government assistance more accessible by allowing residents to receive different services in one location. Among the services offered were job opportunities through a job fair, Kadiwa ng Pangulo, PhilHealth YAKAP and GAMOT registration, TESDA scholarship payouts, rice distribution, PhilSys National ID registration, and other government assistance programs.
More Than 4,000 Negrenses Take Part
More than 4,000 residents from Negros Oriental participated in the event, which was held as part of the celebration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s birthday. The gathering provided an opportunity for beneficiaries, job seekers, families, and members of vulnerable sectors to access programs intended to support their daily needs and long-term welfare.
The event also featured employment opportunities, with the Handog ng Pangulo Job Fair offering local and overseas vacancies to qualified applicants. Additional assistance included rice distribution and livelihood-related support for selected beneficiaries.
National and Local Leaders Join the Initiative
Philippine Sports Commission Chairperson and Presidential Representative John Patrick Gregorio delivered President Marcos Jr.’s message during the gathering. He was joined by Negros Oriental Governor Manuel “Chaco” L. Sagarbarria, Dumaguete City Mayor Felipe Antonio “Chiquiting” Sagarbarria, Congresswoman Maisa Sagarbarria, Vice Mayor Estanislau Alviola, members of the provincial and city councils, and barangay officials.
Their participation highlighted the importance of coordination between national government agencies and local leaders in delivering public services to communities.
