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DSWD: Only 104 out of 1,632 LGUs have completed cash aid distribution
Bohol Governor Arthur Yap raised concerns about the distribution of the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) social amelioration aid, noting that only 104 out of 1,632 local government units (LGUs) have completed the payout by the April 30 deadline.
The DSWD is distributing cash grants ranging from P5,000 to P8,000 to 18 million low-income families affected by COVID-19 related work stoppages.
As of the press conference on Thursday, April 30, P33 billion of the P50 billion allocated for the program has been distributed to 5.7 million families, with additional funds disbursed to beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilya Pilipino Program and public utility vehicle drivers.
Governor Yap previously pointed out that the DSWD's reliance on outdated data from a 2015 survey hinders efficient distribution, with an estimated 67% of eligible families in Bohol receiving aid.
LGUs have also expressed that the DSWD's allocation is insufficient to cover all low-income families in their areas.
Logistical issues, including people gathering during payouts and disregarding social distancing, have also plagued the distribution process.
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