Manila Bulletin
‘Walang nawawala’: DSWD assures SAP funds ‘all accounted for’
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has rejected Senator Manny Pacquiao's claim that P10.4 billion worth of Social Amelioration Program (SAP) funds went missing.
DSWD spokesperson Irene Dumlao assured that all financial transactions related to the SAP implementation are accounted for and comply with accounting standards.
Pacquiao had alleged that P10.4 billion in SAP funds were not distributed to beneficiaries and questioned the allocation of P50 billion to Starpay e-wallet service.
The DSWD has stated its willingness to face further investigations and present evidence to clarify concerns.
The agency has already participated in multiple congressional hearings concerning SAP implementation, addressing confusion, delays, and alleged irregularities.
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Senator Manny Pacquiao alleged corruption within the DSWD concerning the disbursement of P10.4 billion in Social Amelioration Program (SAP) funds.
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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is willing to face any investigating body and present evidence to address Senator Manny Pacquiao's allegations of corruption, including a missing P10.4 billion in pandemic aid.
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