Cortes Mayor Rudy Dennis Uy (5th from left) received ₱5,420,000 from Gov. Aris Aumentado. Breakdown: ₱5,000,000 for the Municipal Public Market Rehabilitation Project, and ₱420,000 Barangay Aid — ₱30,000 for each of the 14 barangays. Mayor Uy pledged transparency in using the funds “for the welfare of every Cortesanon.” (Contributed photo)