The Manila Times
THE Malabon City government has released the second tranche of financial assistance under the 2026 Malabon Ahon Blue Card (MABC) program, benefiting 93,727 households and providing relief to Malabueños amid prevailing economic challenges. “The city government decided to release the regular financial aid to the qualified residents at a time when many of my constituents are experiencing hardship due to the unabated fuel costs that affect the prices of some commodities and other basic needs,” Mayor Jeannie Sandoval said. Sandoval told The Manila Times that the release of the MABC cash aid also coincided with the “Tambobong Festival 2026,” the monthlong celebration of Malabon’s 25th Cityhood Anniversary and 427th Founding Anniversary from April 21 to May 21. “It reminds the residents of the spirit of ‘bayanihan’ (community cooperation), which reflects the Malabueños’ enduring unity and willingness to uplift one another, especially in times of need,” according to the city’s first female chief executive. City administrator Alexander Rosete said the sustained rollout of the program reflects the Sandoval administration’s commitment to efficient and inclusive service delivery. He said that the MABC launched in 2022, has become one of the city government’s top-priority programs, providing financial assistance in multiple tranches every year, along with other benefits such as hospitalization and burial support. Blue cardholders may claim their P500 cash assistance at any BancNet-powered ATMs (automated teller machines) or USSC branches starting April 21, 8 a.m. to May 21, 11:59 p.m., according to the local government. Qualified households will receive a message from USSC once the cash assistance is available. They may also check the list of beneficiaries through the link posted on the Malabon Ahon Blue Card Facebook page, it added. Aside from financial aid, the city government has expanded MABC features, including burial and hospitalization assistance, which provided P5,000 aid to over 2,000 households for medical and burial expenses; and the Eskwela Savings Project, and MABC for Working Students, which support over 4,000 students in their educational needs. Also, Rosete said the “MABC para sa Kababaihan” provides livelihood opportunities for single mothers. He said the mayor is currently coordinating with various restaurants, fast-food chains, drugstores and other partner establishments to extend possible discounts to residents using their blue cards for purchases of goods and services. “This initiative aims to further assist residents amid the rising prices of oil and other commodities,” said Rosete as he explained that the blue card program has been designed to provide recurring, year-round aid to its constituents instead of giving them a one-time grant.
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