Marinduque Barangays Receive ₱43.6M Presidential Fund

Marinduque Connect

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The national government released ₱43.6 million across all 218 Marinduque barangays to boost local youth scholarships and community projects.

₱43.6 Million Arrives for All Marinduque Barangays

The Office of the President released ₱43.6 million from the Socio-Civic Projects Fund. The fund spans across the entire province of Marinduque. Every single one of the 218 barangays receives exactly ₱200,000. Vice Governor Dr. Romulo Bacorro Jr. received the checks at the 2026 Liga ng mga Barangay National Congress in Pasay City. He accepted the national funding on behalf of Governor Melecio Go.

Local Communities Plan Their ₱200,000 Allocation

Barangay councils are finalizing their local budgets. For instance, Barangay Buliasnin in Boac will split its ₱200k allotment evenly. They will spend ₱100,000 to grant ₱20,000 scholarships to five college seniors. The remaining ₱100,000 will buy community assets like public event tents and chairs.

Equitable Distribution Across All Six Towns

This initiative ensures that no town is left behind. Boac's 61 barangays get ₱12.2 million. Sta. Cruz receives ₱11 million for its 55 barangays. Mogpog claims ₱7.4 million for 37 barangays. Gasan and Torrijos each get ₱5 million for their 25 barangays. Buenavista secures ₱3 million for its 15 barangays. Local officials note this money will help complete projects delayed by tight budgets.

Key Takeaways

The Office of the President released a massive ₱43.6 million in socio-civic funding across Marinduque.
All 218 barangays in the province receive an equal share of ₱200,000.
The funding will primarily support college scholarships and the purchase of essential community equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much funding did Marinduque receive in total?

The province received a total of ₱43.6 million from the Socio-Civic Projects Fund.

How is the ₱43.6 million distributed?

The money is divided equally among all 218 barangays in Marinduque, with each receiving ₱200,000.

How will local barangays use their ₱200,000 allocation?

Many barangays plan to allocate ₱100,000 for college scholarships and the other ₱100,000 for community assets like event tents and chairs.