SAN PEDRO CITY, LAGUNA. Despite facing personal loss, Congresswoman Ann Matibag of San Pedro City has stepped up to assist victims affected by Typhoon Carina, which has caused severe flooding in several barangays since Tuesday.
Just a day after burying her father, Fiscal Rene Garcia, on Wednesday, Rep. Matibag and her team extended aid to residents of Carmen Homes in Barangay San Antonio and Sitio Kangkungan South Fairways Homes in Barangay Landayan. Demonstrating her commitment to public service, Matibag emphasized the values her father instilled in her.
“That’s what my father really taught me since when I was a young public servant to be more accessible to the people as an elected government official, especially during times like this,” Matibag stated. “My father told me that at any given situation, time or place, you have to serve your people 24/7.”
The team visited the Rosario Complex to distribute food, water, coffee, and cash assistance to 66 individuals from 16 displaced families at Sitio Kangkungan. They also provided Jollibee meals for the children.
Her husband, Atty. Melvin Matibag also contributed by providing cash assistance to families in Carmen Homes.
Despite her personal grief, Matibag maintained her congressional duties, attending President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the House of Representatives in Batasan, Quezon City. “I still have to attend the SONA despite our situation, but I know my father’s presence is always there at my side to guide me to do the right things,” she remarked. Matibag wore a Sampaguita-themed dress designed by Michael Leyva for the occasion.
She expressed her unwavering support for President Marcos, praising his administration’s achievements. “Amidst our family’s grief, I wholeheartedly supported our beloved President Bongbong Marcos for his third SONA. It’s truly worth every second to hear about the administration’s successes as it continuously achieves momentous triumphs for the Filipino people.”
Rep. Matibag also expressed gratitude to President Marcos and House Speaker Martin Romualdez for their leadership. “From economic reforms to the passage of laws, the administration has truly laid the foundation for a brighter future for our country. I will forever be grateful and proud to be part of the Philippines’ 19th Congress under the leadership and tutelage of President Bongbong Marcos,” she concluded.
Roy Tomandao
Si Roy Tumandao ay kasalukuyang pangulo ng Camp Vicente Lim Press Corps. Nagsimula siya sa larangan ng media noong 1992 at aktibo bilang photo journalist at news correspondent para sa iba’t ibang tabloid. Broadcaster siya ng DZJV 1458 Radyo Calabarzon.
