TACURONG CITY Another centenarian here has received awards and incentives from the local government in recognition of his contribution to the development of the city. On Monday, the LGU gave Mr. Bernardo Bating Francisco, a World War II veteran, a check worth P100,000, making him the second centenarian to receive such…
RECOGNIZED CENTENARIAN. Tacurong City Mayor Lino Montilla (standing) tells centenarian Bernardo Francisco that he is an inspiration to the people of Tacurong because of his achievements and contributions to the city The mayor visited Francisco in his home on Monday (Jan. 24, 2022) to hand him over the P100,000 cash incentive from the LGU. (Photo courtesy of Tacurong LGU) TACURONG CITY - Another centenarian here has received awards and incentives from the local government in recognition of his contribution to the development of the city. On Monday, the LGU granted Mr. Bernardo Bating Francisco, a World War II veteran, with a check worth PHP100,000, making him the second centenarian to receive such cash aid from the city government this year. Francisco, born on August 20, 1921, lived his early years serving his country after he joined the Philippine guerilla movement in Luzon at the age of 20 and fight against the Japanese Imperial Army when World War II broke out. He was also a member o