MANILA, Philippines — Acting board member of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Imelda Papin on Friday said she would push for "Isang Linggong Serbisyo" or extend the agency's services even on weekends.

During the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing, Papin said that she already mentioned her proposal to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and "he was very happy about it."

"I want to bring attention to, I want to announce today, although I already announced it during the oathtaking, I want to bring to the board's attention and seek approval for this 'Isang Linggong Serbisyo' (one week of service)'," Papin said.

Papin said this initiative was one way to further extend service to Filipinos in need of medical assistance.

"What I mean by this is, since our work is from Monday to Friday, let's add Saturday and Sunday as well," Papin said.

"So, it's like 'walang tulugan' (non-stop effort). We'll really be working," she added.

Papin, who is also an Original Pilipino Music legend, officially took her oath of office before the President in Malacañang on June 4.

Papin, who rose to fame in the 1970s, has had a long history in politics outside her decades-long music career.

She served as vice governor of Camarines Sur from 1998 to 2004 and from 2019 to 2022.

Papin sought congressional seats representing districts in Bulacan and Camarines Sur and for senator in 2010 but was unsuccessful.

Papin popularized the songs "Isang Linggong Pag-Ibig" and "Bakit."