Manila Bulletin
Gov't to complete cash aid distribution to 18M beneficiaries before it proceeds with addt'l 5M who were left out -- DILG
The DILG will provide cash aid to an additional five million low-income beneficiaries under the second tranche of the Social Amelioration Program (SAP).
These five million beneficiaries were excluded from the initial 18 million recipients who were identified using a 2015 DSWD survey.
DILG Secretary Eduardo Año stated that the distribution of aid to the initial 18 million beneficiaries must be completed before the additional five million receive their share.
The deadline for the first tranche distribution has been extended to May 7 to accommodate requests from local government unit officials who faced challenges in identifying qualified recipients.
DILG Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya appealed for public patience, acknowledging the difficulties barangay officials face in identifying beneficiaries, which has led to accusations of corruption.
Approximately 2,000 complaints regarding SAP-related offenses have been received by the DILG.
The DILG is awaiting specific guidelines from the DSWD for the second tranche distribution, prioritizing individuals in the informal and vulnerable sectors.
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