Manila Bulletin
LGUs nationwide urged to comply with May 10 deadline for SAP distribution
Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año reiterated that the May 10 deadline for the distribution of social amelioration program (SAP) cash aid to beneficiaries will no longer be extended.
Año had previously extended the deadline from April 30 to May 7, and then further postponed it to May 10.
The deadline extensions were prompted by difficulties faced by local government units (LGUs) in distributing the cash aid while adhering to physical distancing rules, particularly in urban areas like Metro Manila.
These challenges were evident in the National Capital Region (NCR), Cavite, Rizal, Laguna, Bulacan, Cebu, and Davao City.
A significant number of SAP complaints involved barangay officials allegedly favoring relatives and supporters over eligible recipients.
Secretary Año warned that LGUs failing to meet the May 10 deadline will be issued show cause orders from the DILG.
Despite the challenges, DILG undersecretary and spokesperson Jonathan Malaya reported that SAP cash aid distribution nationwide has reached 85.49 percent.
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