44,140 beneficiaries in Bohol receive

second tranche of Bagong Pilipinas rice

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol (PIA) — A total of 44,140 beneficiaries from marginalized and vulnerable sectors in 23 local government units (LGUs) in Bohol received the second tranche of rice assistance under the Bagong Pilipinas Rice Program from July 14 to 31.

The Bohol provincial government began distributing 10 kilograms of rice per beneficiary to indigent families on July 14.

The program is funded through the national government’s Local Government Support Fund–Financial Assistance to Local Government Units (LGSF-FA to LGUs), with a total allocation of P196 million.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced the expanded LGSF at the launch of the “Sa Bagong Pilipinas, Bawat Bayan Makikinabang” program in Malacañang on Feb. 23, 2026, as part of the national government’s effort to address food insecurity and support vulnerable households.

The President ordered the direct release of the funds to LGUs to streamline processes and accelerate implementation.

The provincial government allocated a P11-million counterpart fund, while participating LGUs provided additional support for families not on the initial beneficiary list.

The following LGUs received the second tranche, with the corresponding number of beneficiaries: Alburquerque, 701; Alicia, 1,504; Anda, 1,088; Baclayon, 1,387; Balilihan, 1,204; Bien Unido, 2,000; Candijay, 1,887; Carmen, 3,200; Clarin, 1,503; Corella, 603; Cortes, 1,157; Dauis, 3,607; Dimiao, 952; Garcia Hernandez, 1,500; Maribojoc, 1,358; Pilar, 1,760; President Carlos P. Garcia, 2,071; Sierra Bullones, 1,595; Sikatuna, 430; Tagbilaran City, 3,000; Talibon, 4,457; Ubay, 5,720; and Valencia, 1,456.

Among those who received rice in Maribojoc on July 23 was Mercedita Ladera, 51, a Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiary.

“Nalipay ko kaayo sa gihatag nga ayuda nga bugas kay nakapuno kini sa among konsumo tungod kay 6 me kabuok sa among pamilya. Nagpasalamat ko kay daku kini og ikatabang sa among pamilya isip miyembro sa 4Ps,” Ladera said.

(I am very happy with the rice assistance provided, as it helps meet the consumption needs of our family of six. I am grateful because this is a big help to our family as a 4Ps member.)

Beneficiaries are drawn from indigent and vulnerable households identified by LGUs under Department of Budget and Management–Department of the Interior and Local Government (DBM-DILG) Joint Circular No. 1, series of 2026, which governs the release and use of LGSF-FA funds for the Assistance to Indigent Individuals or Families–Food Assistance (AIIF-FA) Rice Distribution Project.

The program targets households facing economic hardship or food insecurity, with beneficiary lists validated by local officials.

Distribution continues in other municipalities in Bohol. (ECB/PIA7-Bohol)

A total of 1,358 beneficiaries in Maribojoc, Bohol received the second tranche of the Bagong Pilipinas Rice Program at the Maribojoc Cultural Center on July 23. (ECB/PIA-7 Bohol)