Ilocos Norte gives cash to Saguip Nars beneficiaries

LAOAG CITY -- Eighty six Ilocano registered nurses, beneficiaries of the provincial government’s Saguip Nars Program received cash incentives and certificates of employment during awards ceremony led by Gov. Imee Marcos here recently.

Saguip Nars Program, which is part of the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte’s Task Force Trabaho campaign, deployed the nurses to different district hospitals and rural health units in the province for three months.

The program was launched March 28 last year to assist nurses while searching for permanent jobs as well as to address the growing unemployment and underemployment rate in the province.

Marcos said during the launching their exposure to public health care “will contribute to the two-year minimum requirement of experience and at the same time keep their professional skills going.”

Marcos thanked beneficiaries for their services and encouraged them to serve especially during emergencies and disasters.

Meanwhile, Myrelle Agustin of Vintar, Ilocos Norte was cited as the “Best Saguip Nars” for her laudable performance during her three months of service.

“I only gave my best. I am very thankful to the provincial government of Ilocos Norte and to Governor Imee Marcos for giving us opportunity to earn money and clinical experience as well,” she said.

Angel Pascual, father of one of the beneficiaries, said the program was a great help to his daughter in terms of gaining clinical experience which will assist her in seeking for a stable job in the near future.

He expressed his gratitude to Marcos for her support to people in the province especially the unfortunate and jobless.

Marcos assured them of assistance as Task Force Trabaho is creating and providing job opportunities for Ilocanos.—John Michael Mugas and Jennifer T. Pambid