Philippine News Agency
SAP payout in Ilocos 86% complete: DSWD
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has disbursed P3.75 billion or 86.02 percent of the P4.3 billion funding for the social amelioration program (SAP) in the Ilocos Region.
As of noon on Friday, May 8, 2020, a total of 682,457 qualified residents have received the PHP5,500 cash assistance through their respective local government units (LGUs).
The distribution has reached 61 LGUs, with some LGUs having an extended deadline until May 10 to complete the payout.
Challenges such as extensive validation and re-validation, limited LGU workforce, mobility issues, and geographical locations contributed to delays in some areas.
The DSWD continues to accept complaints related to the SAP program through their grievance hotline.
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