THE City Government of Isabela in Basilan province distributed 372 sacks of 25-kilogram rice, worth a total of P588,783, to various uniformed personnel on Tuesday, June 17, as part of its ongoing commitment to public safety and welfare.
Isabela City Administrator Pedrito Eisma led the distribution on behalf of Mayor Sitti Djalia Turabin-Hataman.
“This initiative is funded under the city’s peace and order and public safety plan,” Eisma said.
The rice distribution was allocated as follows:
100 sacks for the Philippine National Police–Special Action Force (PNP-SAF), worth P158,300
103 sacks for militia units, valued at P163,049
63 sacks for Persons Under Police Custody, worth P99,729
31 sacks for local police personnel, totaling P48,980
75 sacks for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs), amounting to P118,725
The rice intended for PDLs was received by the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology–Isabela City Jail.
Eisma said the initiative reflects the city’s proactive approach to supporting law enforcement and custodial sectors, while also ensuring the basic needs of individuals in detention are met.
He added that it underscores Isabela City’s commitment to responsive, inclusive, and peace-centered governance. (SunStar Zamboanga)