TACLOBAN CITY, April 30 -- The Office of House Speaker Martin Romualdez has distributed cash assistance to athletes from this city and the first district of Leyte province who will compete in the upcoming Eastern Visayas Regional Athletic Association (EVRAA) meet.

Accompanied by their parents, at least 530 athletes received the PHP5,000 assistance, coursed through the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) assistance to individuals in crisis situations (AICS) program, at the People's Center here.

Those living outside of the city got an additional PHP5,000 for the purchase of uniforms, shoes and other needs.

The eldest son of Romualdez, Andrew, witnessed the turnover of cash assistance.

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