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DSWD asks LGUs to fund emergency subsidies for families not on gov’t list
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has requested local government units (LGUs) to fund emergency subsidies for poor families not included in the national government's list.
This request was made on Wednesday, April 15, as part of an appeal to the nation.
LGUs are asked to review their finances, available savings, and deferrable projects to cover these additional beneficiaries.
The DSWD made this appeal two days after announcing that families in need who were not on the government list could file an appeal with local social welfare offices through their LGUs.
Previously, DSWD spokesperson Irene Dumlao stated on Monday, April 13, that DSWD field offices would assess these appeals and coordinate with economic managers on budgeting.
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