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CASH AID. Catanduanes Governor Joseph Cua delivers his message during the distribution of financial assistance to 250 LGBTQIA+ group members in Virac town on Wednesday (June 15, 2022). He said the activity marks the start of a more inclusive annual celebration of Pride Month in the whole province. (Photo courtesy of Catanduanes provincial government ) LEGAZPI CITY - At least 250 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual (LGBTQIA+) members from Virac town in Catanduanes received on Wednesday the first-ever financial assistance from the provincial government. Nikko Templonuevo, provincial information officer, in an interview said the assistance is part of the celebration of Pride Month and as a statement that the LGBTQ+ community in Catanduanes is a recognized member of the society. "Each member received PHP2,000 cash assistance," Templonuevo said. When asked if the towns of the province would give a similar assistance, he said, "Wala pa po, for now as ....