3,105 Buenavista, Agusan Norte residents receive UPLIFT aid from Marcos administration
By Nora L. Molde
BUTUAN CITY — A total of 3,105 Buenavista residents in the province of Agusan del Norte are receiving financial assistance under the government’s Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT) program, providing additional support for their daily needs amid rising prices.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) conducted the initial payout on August 6 at the covered court of Barangay 4, with each qualified beneficiary receiving P2,000 per month from July to December 2026, for a total assistance of P12,000 per beneficiary.
The assistance forms part of the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s efforts to protect vulnerable Filipino families from the economic impact of rising fuel prices and global uncertainties, particularly the effects of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
The UPLIFT program is designed to provide targeted assistance to poor and near-poor families, qualified low-income workers, and other vulnerable sectors affected by higher fuel and commodity prices. In Buenavista, beneficiaries were identified through the 2024 Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) and data from the Social Security System (SSS).
For Mayor Joselito T. Roble, the assistance provides relief to families who need additional resources for their everyday expenses.
“This assistance will greatly help our Buenavistahanons meet their daily needs, especially with the rising cost of basic commodities and other household expenses,” Roble said.
Most of the beneficiaries said the monthly assistance will provide much-needed support for the family’s basic expenses.
The program on UPLIFT reflects the national government’s commitment to cushion the impact of economic pressures on vulnerable sectors and strengthen their capability to cope with high living costs.
Through the collaboration of the national government, DSWD, and local government units, assistance is delivered to communities, ensuring that government support reaches families who need it most.
The program is funded through the Office of the President under the administration of President Marcos Jr. (NCLM, PIA Agusan del Norte)