AROUND 4,500 teachers and non-teaching personnel from Palo, Sta. Fe, Alangalang, San Miguel, Babatngon, Tanauan and Tolosa in Leyte’s 1st District were honored as beneficiaries of the ‘AKAP para kay Ma’am at Sir’ initiative.

The program is a part of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program, which was made possible through the collaborative efforts of House Speaker Martin Romualdez and the Tingog Partylist, led by Rep. Yedda Marie Romualdez and Rep. Jude Acidre.

“Mahal na mahal ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos ang mga Pilipino, lalo na yung mga taga-Leyte. Kaya lahat ng nahihirapan sa pang-araw-araw na gastusin ay matutulungan natin dito sa AKAP ni PBBM,” Romualdez said.

In his keynote message, Acidre expressed the Speaker’s unwavering commitment to expanding this initiative to cover all public school teachers in the province and eventually those in private schools and state universities and colleges.

He said the initiative represents a broader mission to ensure that teachers, who have made extraordinary contributions to their communities, are properly supported and appreciated.

“Speaker Romualdez deeply values the sacrifices and dedication of our teachers. This program is a token of our gratitude, and it’s just the beginning. We envision a future where every teacher, whether in public or private institutions, will feel the support of the government for their pivotal role in shaping the nation’s future leaders,” Acidre said.

The recipients of the financial aid also expressed their profound gratitude.

Many of the teachers shared how this timely assistance would help them support their families, especially amidst rising costs.

Rep. Yedda Romualdez said the ‘AKAP para kay Ma’am at Sir’ initiative is more than just a financial assistance program; it is a sincere tribute to the heart and soul of the education system – our educators.