Tolentino marks Bonifacio Day by delivering services to Manileños

Tolentino marks Bonifacio Day by delivering services to Manileños

/ 06:13 PM November 30, 2024

Senate Majority Leader Francis 'TOL' Tolentino marked the 161st birth anniversary of Andres Bonifacio by bringing services to the revolutionary leader’s fellow Manileños, including the distribution of cash aid to indigents and the inauguration of the refurbished barangay and multi-purpose hall of Barangay 667 in Manila.

Senate Majority Leader Francis “Tol” Tolentino leads the inauguration of the refurbished five-storey barangay hall and multi-purpose center of Barangay 667 in Ermita, Manila. (November 30, 3024)

MANILA, Philippines – Senate Majority Leader Francis “Tol” Tolentino marked the 161st birth anniversary of Andres Bonifacio by bringing services to the revolutionary leader’s fellow Manileños.

Tolentino was in Barangay 667, Zone 72, in Ermita, Manila on Saturday to grace the inauguration of its barangay hall and multi-purpose center, which underwent rehabilitation and refurbishing with the senator’s assistance.

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Senate Majority Leader Francis 'TOL' Tolentino poses with officials of Barangay 667 in Ermita, Manila, in front of their refurbished barangay hall and multi-purpose center. (November 30, 2024)

Senate Majority Leader Francis “Tol” Tolentino poses with officials of Barangay 667 in Ermita, Manila, in front of their refurbished barangay hall and multi-purpose center. (November 30, 2024)

Structural improvements include the addition of two floors to the original three-storey building, and an elevator.

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The senator also led the distribution of financial aid to 750 indigent residents of the barangay through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

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“In honor of our hero, Andres Bonifacio, who came from the ranks of the working class, it is only fitting that we affirm our commitment to serve the people,” said Tolentino.

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“The rehabilitation of the barangay hall, including the addition of a multi-purpose center would enable its leaders to serve more constituents and expand their services,” he added.

Tolentino was accompanied by Barangay 667 Chairwoman Margarita Mendoza Clemente, Chairman Emeritus Manuel Mendoza, and barangay councilors and residents. Tolentino’s son Patrick also joined the senator at both activities.

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