Self-styled philanthropist Francis Marcos will donate some 200 sacks of rice to the
Mexico LGU in Pampanga province after the town mayor appealed for his assistance amid the new coronavirus pandemic.
“Ako po ay natuwa. Something touched my heart again,” said Marcos. “Nangangahulugang hindi po kakasya ang ayuda ng national government.”
“Mayor makinig ka, mayabang talaga ako. Sabi nung mayabang na mayor sa Mexico, Pampanga whatever you give I will double it,” said Marcos.
“Mayor isang truck ako diyan sa Mexico, Pampanga. Pagkatapos po nitong pandemic baka ako ay mapasyal sa inyo.”
Earlier, Marcos who had created a throng of followers after having given away hundreds of sacks of rice all over Metro Manila amid the COVID-19 pandemic has caught the eyes of Mexico, Pampanga officials who are now waiting for his assistance
On Monday, Mexico Mayor Teddy Tumang “accepted the challenge” of Mr. Marcos to help the poor Filipinos.
“Mr. Francis Marcos, I am Mayor Teddy Tumang, municipal mayor of Mexico, Pampanga, I personally accept your challenge of helping our constituents during this COVID-19 pandemic,” said Tumang in a recorded video message.
“Just help my town Mexico, Pampanga. For every amount you give I will double it out of my own pocket. I will double whatever you will give just help us. You are welcome here. Mabuhay ka Mr. Francis Marcos we will wait for you here,” said Mayor Tumang and his councilors in unison in a message posted on social media.
“Mayor Teddy Tumang huwag mo lang akong madaliin,” said Marcos. He said the trucks had brought sacks of rice to other depressed areas.
Tumang is expected to buy another 400 sacks of rice to keep his promise.