MAYOR Honey Lacuna-Pangan has signed an ordinance granting a ₱2,000 cash gift to graduates of Universidad de Manila (UDM) and Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM).

According to the Manila Public Information Office, Ordinance No. 9068 will provide these cash incentives to UDM and PLM graduates starting from the School Year 2023-2024.

The mayor stated that the cash incentives are aimed at assisting graduates in their job search.

“Alam kong makakatulong ito sa inyo sa simula ng inyong paghahanap ng trabaho matapos ang inyong pag-aaral sa Lungsod,” said Lacuna-Pangan.

“Hangad ng inyong pamahalaan na kahit papaano ay madagdagan ang inyong panggastos sa mga susunod na araw at linggo ng inyong job-seeking journey,” the mayor added.