TACLOBAN CITY – A 73-year-old pedicab driver recovering from a stroke received food and basic necessities from City Councilor Marty Romualdez after the councilor learned of his plight through social media.
Romualdez visited Simplicio “Tagoy” Servano at his home in Barangay 109-A, V&G Subdivision, on Thursday afternoon shortly after the regular session of the Sangguniang Panlungsod.
Servano, who lives alone, is recovering from a stroke that left him paralyzed and unable to work as a pedicab driver.
Since the illness, he has been relying on assistance from barangay officials and neighbors for food, water and other basic needs.
During the visit, Romualdez brought food supplies and hygiene kits for Servano as part of his assistance to the elderly resident.
The councilor also assured Servano that his office would remain available to assist him with other needs that may arise as he continues his recovery.
Servano’s situation has drawn attention to the challenges faced by elderly residents living alone, particularly those who become unable to work because of illness and have limited means to meet their daily needs.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
