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121 people returned to Leyte under Balik Probinsiya program — Palace
The Philippine government has assured livelihood assistance for individuals participating in the "Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa" program, which aims to encourage a voluntary return to provinces.
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque confirmed that 121 individuals were sent back to Palo, Leyte, and received aid from various government agencies.
Roque stated that this initiative is just the beginning, and the government promises opportunities for all who wish to return to their home provinces.
President Duterte's Executive Order No. 114 institutionalized the Balik Probinsya program, promoting balanced regional development and equitable distribution of resources.
The program seeks to dilute the concentration of power and services in Metro Manila by distributing opportunities to the provinces.
Key government officials, including Senator Christopher Go, attended the send-off ceremony for the initial beneficiaries.
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The first batch of 112 "Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa" (BP2) program beneficiaries arrived in Leyte from Metro Manila on Thursday night.
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A total of 121 individuals have returned to Palo, Leyte as beneficiaries of the Balik Probinsya, Balik Pag-asa (BP2) Program, marking the program's rollout to provide opportunities in their home province.
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Political will is essential for the success of the "Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa" (BP2) program, according to Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go, who spearheaded the initiative aimed at decongesting Metro Manila.
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Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go urged the government to safeguard the welfare and well-being of Filipinos returning to their home provinces through the Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa (BP2) program.
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is urging Metro Manila residents to participate in the government's Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-Asa Program (BPBPP) to help decongest the National Capital Region, which has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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