Cong. Rida Robes and her Selfless Birthday Gesture

June 27, 2020

Congresswoman Rida Robes celebrated her birthday with fellow San Joseňos 

Being a public servant have so much responsibilities, and yes, we are all aware if that. But aside from putting so much time, effort and dedication in their chosen political careers, what are the other traits that you'd think one should possess? I guess for me, to complete the whole package, a public servant should also have compassion, care, empathy and love for his/her constituents and for everything he/she does is always for the betterment and benefit of others. Humble as ever, those said attributes were rolled into one to make the Congresswoman of San Jose Del Monte City...  "Ate Rida Robes," be more loved by her constituents. 

Imagine in her three-day birthday celebration, instead of having a private and personal one, she has chosen to celebrate it with her constituents. 

Firstly, she stresses the importance of wearing facemask, social distancing and other Anti Covid-19 protocols. 

Congresswoman Florida "Rida" Robes and her team kicked off a series of public service events in time for her birthday.

These events are Robes' way of expressing her gratitude for the trust and support given to her by the people of San Jose del Monte (SJDM) City, Bulacan.

Still mindful of social distancing protocols amid the COVID-19 public health crisis, the majority of the events in the three-day thanksgiving project — running from June 25 and June 27 — are being held at the various SJDM covered courts.

The first day (Thursday, June 25) started promptly at 8:00 AM with the distribution of medicines. It was followed by the congresswoman meeting the PWDs in the city, and a prayer session. By 1O AM, Robes led the distribution of gift packs. Each gift pack, which contained assorted groceries, was placed inside a reusable plastic pail or "timba." Hence, the activity was tagged as "Timba Pa More Para sa Taga-Lungsod." 

The participants wore facemask and practiced social distancing.

On the second day (Friday, June 26), Congresswoman Robes will distribute financial aid to the disadvantaged under the "Dagdag Ayuda" program. After that, she will meet with a group of lady tricycle drivers. These will also be held at the SJDM Sports Complex.

Finally, this Saturday, Congresswoman Robes will bring her "Kusina ni Ate Rida" team to feed people in 59 barangays.  

Selfless Congresswoman Rida Robes

When asked why she chose to hold such demanding activities instead of just simply celebrating her birthday, Rep. Robes said, "More than being consistent with my role as a public servant, I wanted to spread happiness among San Joseños whose lives have been drastically changed by the pandemic. It's just a small gesture from me to hopefully assure them that I am working very hard to make sure that each and every person will be taken care of. Like I always say, 'Nobody will be left behind in SJDM.' This has made my birthday celebration more meaningful."