Iloilo City Spreads Holiday Cheer to 34,000 Ilonggos Through Noche Buena Gift Packs
The holiday season became more meaningful for around 34,000 Ilonggos after the Iloilo City Government distributed noche buena gift packs to residents across the city.
Beneficiaries came from 180 barangays, with priority given to persons with disability (PWDs), senior citizens, and members of the Ati community in Barangay Lanit, Jaro. The initiative aimed to ensure that vulnerable sectors could celebrate the holidays with food on their tables.
Mayor Raisa S. Treñas personally led the distribution together with her team, expressing gratitude to the people of Iloilo City for their continued trust and support.
“Together with the team, we delivered noche buena gift packs to our beloved Ilonggo residents. This is the Iloilo City Government’s way of thanking you for your trust and love for the city, and of wishing everyone a Merry Christmas,” Mayor Treñas said.
She was assisted by Barangay Nutrition Scholars, Barangay Health Workers, and daycare workers in the preparation and distribution of the goods. Each gift pack contained a ham loaf, spaghetti noodles and sauce, two cans of corned beef, a pack of macaroni pasta, two kilos of rice, and a can of sardines.
The entire effort was facilitated by the Uswag Atipan Center, a flagship initiative of Mayor Treñas designed to deliver comprehensive and inclusive social services to Ilonggos.
In a related activity, children under the care of the City Social Welfare and Development Office’s Crisis Intervention Unit were treated to a day of fun featuring games, storytelling, community sing-and-dance activities, and snacks. The children also received hygiene kits.
Recipients expressed their appreciation for the program, including Grace Modoc from Barangay San Jose, Jaro, who thanked the city government for the timely assistance during the holidays.
The gift-giving activity is part of the city government’s continuing commitment to promote compassion, inclusivity, and shared celebration during the Christmas season.
