Penghu's Huxi Township Issues 5,000 TWD Handouts; Xiyu to Follow in June
Following last year's national cash handout, Huxi Township in Penghu began distributing its own 5,000 TWD economic stimulus to residents today. Xiyu Township plans to follow suit as early as June to combat inflation.
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Penghu, April 24 (CNA) — Following the national distribution of 10,000 TWD in cash last year, Huxi Township in Penghu followed suit today by issuing its own economic stimulus handouts. Every resident among the population of over 16,000 will receive 5,000 TWD, with a total budget exceeding 80 million TWD. Xiyu Township is expected to follow in June.
Huxi Township Mayor Chen Zhen-zhong visited the Huxi community today to oversee the distribution. He noted that while ensuring stable infrastructure and administrative work, the office decided to return fiscal surpluses to the people to stimulate the local economy and boost tourism benefits amid rising costs.
The distribution in Huxi will occur in two phases. From today until May 8, village offices will handle the handouts, including overtime service on weekends (April 25-26). Starting May 11, those who haven't claimed their money can do so at the township office's construction section.
Xiyu Township Mayor Li Tian-jin stated that although the office had already increased student grants and elderly gifts last year, the recent Middle East conflict has driven up commodity prices. Given the township's healthy finances, they decided to issue a 5,000 TWD handout to over 8,000 residents, totaling about 40 million TWD, likely starting in June after assembly approval.
In Penghu's one city and five townships, Baisha, Wangan, and Qimei have previously issued additional handouts ranging from 10,000 to 15,000 TWD. Magong City, with the largest population, faces significant fiscal challenges in matching these efforts.
Huxi Township Mayor Chen Zhen-zhong visited the Huxi community today to oversee the distribution. He noted that while ensuring stable infrastructure and administrative work, the office decided to return fiscal surpluses to the people to stimulate the local economy and boost tourism benefits amid rising costs.
The distribution in Huxi will occur in two phases. From today until May 8, village offices will handle the handouts, including overtime service on weekends (April 25-26). Starting May 11, those who haven't claimed their money can do so at the township office's construction section.
Xiyu Township Mayor Li Tian-jin stated that although the office had already increased student grants and elderly gifts last year, the recent Middle East conflict has driven up commodity prices. Given the township's healthy finances, they decided to issue a 5,000 TWD handout to over 8,000 residents, totaling about 40 million TWD, likely starting in June after assembly approval.
In Penghu's one city and five townships, Baisha, Wangan, and Qimei have previously issued additional handouts ranging from 10,000 to 15,000 TWD. Magong City, with the largest population, faces significant fiscal challenges in matching these efforts.