00:00Meanwhile, Batangas Solon Leandro Leviste is leading the charge in getting his pet and proposed piece of legislation past House Muster.
00:08This by putting into action what he preaches, a thousand peso aid in cash or in-kind for school kids,
00:15in his latest school supply distribution that our Mela Les Moras covers in this report.
00:22As a sales lady, Maria's income is no longer enough to support the education of her child, Shavina.
00:28From daily allowances and school supplies to the cost of basic necessities, everything has become more expensive.
00:35That's why she's extremely grateful when her child received various forms of educational aid here in Balayan, Batangas.
00:42Ako po'y nagpapasalamat kayong Crospan Landro Leviste sa tulong po ng pinansyal at saka po sa school supplies po.
00:50Ibang babang po at saka bang pumili ng pagkain.
00:55Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Legarda Leviste led the distribution of school supplies and 1,000 peso student allowance in various areas in Batangas.
01:06He was joined by his mother, Senator Loren Legarda.
01:09According to Representative Leviste, this initiative is part of his House Bill No. 27 or the proposed National Student Allowance Program.
01:16Although the bill has not yet been approved, Leviste said he wants to show how important it is so that it can eventually be implemented nationwide.
01:25Very satisfying and fulfilling na makita na nakakatulong ka, lalong-lalo po sa mga estudyante.
01:33Kaya ang enjoyment ko na lang po ay gamitin yung kinita ko sa negosyo para tumulong sa mga ka-distrito ko.
01:44Other beneficiaries were also overjoyed with the blessings they received.
01:48It is expected that around 150,000 elementary and high school students in Batangas will benefit from the program and the distribution is expected to be completed within this month.
02:14Melalas Moras from the National TV Network for a New and Better Philippines.
