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Calapan City redirects budget toward social services, welfare programs
Mayor Paulino Salvador Leachon has pledged increased funding for education, housing, and support services for vulnerable sectors in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro. The announcement was made during the city's State of the City Address on Thursday.
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CALAPAN CITY — Municipal officials have signaled a renewed commitment to social welfare, with Mayor Paulino Salvador Leachon outlining expanded budgetary allocations for key service sectors during the city's State of the City Address delivered on October 1.
The mayor identified education, housing programs, and support services for senior citizens and persons with disabilities as priority areas receiving enhanced financial resources. Additional funding has also been earmarked for programs benefiting farmers, fisherfolk, and informal settler families within the city jurisdiction.
Leachon's announcement reflects a strategic reorientation of municipal spending toward direct assistance and long-term development initiatives targeting disadvantaged communities. The city government intends to channel increased resources directly to these sectors to maximize the impact of public expenditures.
The move signals the local government's focus on addressing persistent socioeconomic challenges through expanded social service delivery in the Oriental Mindoro city.