Manila Bulletin
More than 304,000 SAP beneficiaries receive payouts in Caraga region
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) recognized 828 local government units (LGUs) nationwide for completing the payout of the first tranche of the Social Amelioration Program (SAP) cash subsidy.
In the Caraga Region specifically, 3 cities and 61 towns were commended for their efforts, with Tandag and Bislig in Surigao del Sur, and Bayugan in Agusan del Sur being the recognized cities.
A total of 304,876 beneficiaries in the Caraga region have received SAP cash assistance, with over P1.5 billion disbursed, representing 99.93 percent of the allocated funds.
All 73 LGUs in Caraga have completed SAP payouts to beneficiaries, with seven LGUs already submitting their liquidation reports.
The SAP program was implemented to mitigate the economic impact of the lockdowns imposed since mid-March to curb the spread of COVID-19.
DILG Secretary Eduardo Año praised the LGUs' dedication and urged those who have not yet completed their payouts to expedite their efforts.
Secretary Año also emphasized the importance of transparency in reporting the usage of taxpayer money and encouraged prompt liquidation of disbursed SAP funds.
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