A total of 4,132 Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNSs) and Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) across Pampanga received assistance through the joint initiative of the Provincial Government, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), and Nanay Partylist on Wednesday, November 20.

The program recognizes the vital role of frontline community health and nutrition volunteers who serve as key partners in delivering grassroots healthcare and nutrition services.

Each beneficiary received ₱6,000 in financial aid—₱4,000 from the DSWD and ₱2,000 from the Provincial Capitol—along with maintenance medicines, undergarments, and food packs containing hotdogs and chicken.

Governor Lilia “Nanay” Pineda lauded the unwavering dedication of the volunteers, calling them the “silent heroes of every barangay” whose service continues despite limited resources.

“Salamat sa serbisyo ninyo. Wala man kayo masyadong financial na natatanggap sa trabaho ninyo, pero grabe naman ang nade-deposit ninyo sa itaas dahil sa kabutihan ninyo,” the governor said.

Among the beneficiaries was Teresita Baclay, a 56-year-old Aeta BHW who has served her community for more than 20 years. She shared that the assistance provides not only relief but strengthens her resolve to continue serving.

“Magsisilbi po ako hanggang malakas po ako. Nakakataba po ng puso kasi nakikita po ng gobyerno ang paghihirap po namin,” she said.