Manila, Sept. 14 -- The Negros Occidental provincial government and four national government agencies distributed various forms of assistance under the "Handog ng Pangulo: Serbisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat" program to mark President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s 68th birthday on Saturday.

At the provincial capitol here, Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson thanked the President for including Negros Occidental in the nationwide distribution of comprehensive government assistance.

"While many celebrate their special day with festivities, our President chose a way that reflects his concern for the people -- by bringing direct and concrete benefits to the Filipinos. To our beneficiaries, these are not just forms of assistance. These are stepping stones to...