Manila, July 10 -- First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos on Friday led the distribution of rice assistance to 3,100 beneficiaries in Mandaluyong City, joined by newly appointed Cabinet Secretary Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos Jr. who made his first public appearance since his appointment.

The activity, held under the First Lady's "Mula sa Puso Para sa Pamilya (From the Heart to the Family)" socio-civic initiative, was part of the government's continuing efforts to provide assistance to vulnerable sectors in support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s flagship Sa Bagong Pilipinas, Bawat Bayan Makikinabang (Under the New Philippines, Every Town Will Benefit) Program.

The rice aid distribution at the Mandaluyong City from College of Science and Tec...