MIMAROPA

Palawan gives tribute to partner institutions

By Victoria Asuncion S. Mendoza

Tuesday 15th of May 2012

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan, May 15 (PIA) -- The local government of Palawan and its social welfare office has recently given tribute to its seven partner institutions.

The Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) acknowledged the efforts of the Western Command, Coast Guard District 4, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), Puerto Royale Bus Express, Milagrosa Shipping Corporation, Puerto Princesa Methodist Children’s Shelter and Bahay ni Nanay Magdalena Starace Inc. that have consistently and “unselfishly” supported them in their various programs particularly those pertaining to individuals in crisis at the Provincial Capitol.

The Western Command was cited for its many free medical and dental services and missions in remote barangay in the province. It was recognized for its assistance in evacuation of affected families in times of disaster and for accommodating PSWDO’s poor clients in the C-130 flight.

Coast Guard District 4 and Milagrosa Shipping were recognized for its intervention and assistance in the transporting of the PSWDO’s clients to Cuyo, Iloilo and to Manila. Puerto Royale Bus Express was also recognized for accommodating its poor clients to ride in their buses for free to destinations outside of the city.

PCSO was also given recognition for giving assistance and free medical care providing to the less fortunate clients of PSWDO.

Puerto Princesa Methodist Shelter and Bahay ni Nanay Magdalena were two institutions that helped in provide shelter, care and educational assistance to juvenile delinquents and children who are in difficult circumstances.

PSWDO head Polly David and provincial administrator Atty. Ellen Rodriguez led the recognition and the distribution of awards. The ceremonies were witnessed by the employees of the provincial government and invited guests. (LBR/VSM-PIA4B Palawan)