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Irresponsible SAP recipients may face disqualification: Go
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go has warned recipients of the government's Social Amelioration Program (SAP) that they risk being disqualified from future aid if they misuse the funds, particularly for illegal drugs, liquor, or gambling.
Go stated that such irresponsible behavior, including using funds for cockfighting while enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) is in effect, goes against the program's intention to help those financially affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.
He urged recipients to prioritize using the SAP aid for essential needs like food, emphasizing the difficulty the national government and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) face in allocating these funds.
The senator also reiterated his strong stance against illegal drugs, highlighting their destructive impact on individuals, families, and communities.
Go cited a recent incident where an individual was arrested in Bacoor City, Cavite, for allegedly purchasing shabu with SAP funds, and mentioned two other beneficiaries disqualified for engaging in cockfighting and violating quarantine rules.
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