
The Office of the Vice President (OVP), through its BARMM, Caraga, and Western Mindanao Satellite Offices, has jointly launched the Relief for Indigents and Individuals in Crises and Emergencies (RIICE) program in Lanao del Sur and Lanao del Norte, distributing food boxes to support families in need.
The Office of the Vice President (OVP), through the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Caraga, and Western Mindanao Satellite Offices, jointly launched a Relief for Indigents and Individuals in Crises and Emergencies (RIICE) food box distribution in the provinces of Lanao del Sur and Lanao del Norte.
A total of 600 food boxes—each containing rice and canned goods—were distributed to vulnerable families and communities in the two provinces.
Of this number, 300 food boxes were allocated to Sitio Janob in Barangay Ranao-Ibaning, Amai Manabilang, Lanao del Sur, prioritizing senior citizens and farmers. Another 100 food boxes were turned over to solo parents in Barangay Dimagaling, Kapai, Lanao del Sur.
Meanwhile, 200 residents of Camp Bilal Ben Rabbah in Sitio Kura-Kura, Barangay Tamparan, Munai, Lanao del Norte, also received food assistance.
OVP–BARMM Satellite Office Lead Zuhairah Abas expressed gratitude for the successful joint effort, highlighting the collaboration with local partners: “Kami po ay natutuwa na makita kayo lahat at kami po ay nagpapasalamat at naging daan po ang aking brother Asamari Labao the Provincial Environment Officer ng Lanao del Sur. Kasama po ng OVP-BARMM SO ang aming mga kasamahan sa opisina mula sa Caraga spearheaded by Sir Rolmar Basalan and of course we have Rowela Binobo ng Zamboanga. So, join forces po kami, partnership upang makarating dito at iparating namin ang programa ng OVP. Maraming salamat po,” (We are happy to see you all and thankful that this program has reached your communities with the support of our colleagues from Caraga and Western Mindanao Satellite Offices. This partnership enabled us to bring the OVP’s assistance here).
The RIICE program is one of the OVP’s flagship initiatives aimed at supporting Filipinos experiencing crises, particularly hunger and food insecurity.
A total of 600 food boxes—each containing rice and canned goods—were distributed to vulnerable families and communities in the two provinces.
Of this number, 300 food boxes were allocated to Sitio Janob in Barangay Ranao-Ibaning, Amai Manabilang, Lanao del Sur, prioritizing senior citizens and farmers. Another 100 food boxes were turned over to solo parents in Barangay Dimagaling, Kapai, Lanao del Sur.
Meanwhile, 200 residents of Camp Bilal Ben Rabbah in Sitio Kura-Kura, Barangay Tamparan, Munai, Lanao del Norte, also received food assistance.
OVP–BARMM Satellite Office Lead Zuhairah Abas expressed gratitude for the successful joint effort, highlighting the collaboration with local partners: “Kami po ay natutuwa na makita kayo lahat at kami po ay nagpapasalamat at naging daan po ang aking brother Asamari Labao the Provincial Environment Officer ng Lanao del Sur. Kasama po ng OVP-BARMM SO ang aming mga kasamahan sa opisina mula sa Caraga spearheaded by Sir Rolmar Basalan and of course we have Rowela Binobo ng Zamboanga. So, join forces po kami, partnership upang makarating dito at iparating namin ang programa ng OVP. Maraming salamat po,” (We are happy to see you all and thankful that this program has reached your communities with the support of our colleagues from Caraga and Western Mindanao Satellite Offices. This partnership enabled us to bring the OVP’s assistance here).
The RIICE program is one of the OVP’s flagship initiatives aimed at supporting Filipinos experiencing crises, particularly hunger and food insecurity.
Pinangunahan ng Office of the Vice President (OVP), sa pamamagitan ng mga Satellite Office nito sa Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Caraga, at Western Mindanao, ang pamamahagi ng Relief for Indigents and Individuals in Crises and Emergencies (RIICE) food boxes sa Lanao del Sur at Lanao del Norte.
Umabot sa 600 food boxes na naglalaman ng bigas at de-lata ang naipamahagi sa mga pamilyang kabilang sa mahihirap at pinaka-apektadong sektor sa dalawang lalawigan.
Sa kabuuan, 300 food boxes ang inilaan para sa Sitio Janob, Barangay Ranao-Ibaning, Amai Manabilang, Lanao del Sur na ipinrioridad para sa mga nakatatanda at magsasaka. Samantala, 100 food boxes naman ang ibinigay sa mga solong magulang sa Barangay Dimagaling, Kapai, Lanao del Sur.
Bukod dito, 200 residente ng Camp Bilal Ben Rabbah sa Sitio Kura-Kura, Barangay Tamparan, Munai, Lanao del Norte ang nakatanggap din ng food assistance.
Ipinahayag ni OVP–BARMM Satellite Office Lead Zuhairah Abas ang kanyang pasasalamat sa matagumpay na pagtutulungan sa naturang inisyatiba: “Kami po ay natutuwa na makita kayo lahat at kami po ay nagpapasalamat at naging daan po ang aking brother Asamari Labao, Provincial Environment Officer ng Lanao del Sur. Kasama po ng OVP-BARMM SO ang aming mga kasamahan mula Caraga na pinangunahan ni Sir Rolmar Basalan at si Rowela Binobo mula Zamboanga. Sama-sama po kaming nakipag-ugnayan at nagpartner upang maiparating dito ang programa ng OVP. Maraming salamat po.”
Isa ang RIICE program sa mga pangunahing programa ng OVP na nakatuon sa pagtulong sa mga Pilipinong dumaranas ng krisis, partikular sa paglaban sa kagutuman at kawalan ng seguridad sa pagkain.
Umabot sa 600 food boxes na naglalaman ng bigas at de-lata ang naipamahagi sa mga pamilyang kabilang sa mahihirap at pinaka-apektadong sektor sa dalawang lalawigan.
Sa kabuuan, 300 food boxes ang inilaan para sa Sitio Janob, Barangay Ranao-Ibaning, Amai Manabilang, Lanao del Sur na ipinrioridad para sa mga nakatatanda at magsasaka. Samantala, 100 food boxes naman ang ibinigay sa mga solong magulang sa Barangay Dimagaling, Kapai, Lanao del Sur.
Bukod dito, 200 residente ng Camp Bilal Ben Rabbah sa Sitio Kura-Kura, Barangay Tamparan, Munai, Lanao del Norte ang nakatanggap din ng food assistance.
Ipinahayag ni OVP–BARMM Satellite Office Lead Zuhairah Abas ang kanyang pasasalamat sa matagumpay na pagtutulungan sa naturang inisyatiba: “Kami po ay natutuwa na makita kayo lahat at kami po ay nagpapasalamat at naging daan po ang aking brother Asamari Labao, Provincial Environment Officer ng Lanao del Sur. Kasama po ng OVP-BARMM SO ang aming mga kasamahan mula Caraga na pinangunahan ni Sir Rolmar Basalan at si Rowela Binobo mula Zamboanga. Sama-sama po kaming nakipag-ugnayan at nagpartner upang maiparating dito ang programa ng OVP. Maraming salamat po.”
Isa ang RIICE program sa mga pangunahing programa ng OVP na nakatuon sa pagtulong sa mga Pilipinong dumaranas ng krisis, partikular sa paglaban sa kagutuman at kawalan ng seguridad sa pagkain.