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DSWD aid to low income families in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan out on April 15
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has disbursed aid to almost 4 million out of 18 million target households affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Of the beneficiaries, over 3.7 million are from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) who received around P16.3 billion.
More than 112,000 low-income households not part of the 4Ps program have also received cash aid totaling over P582 million, with distribution in some areas like San Jose del Monte City beginning April 15.
The aid package ranges from P5,000 to P8,000 per family, with the subsidy amount for Region 3 set at P6,500.
DSWD Secretary Rolando Bautista stated that 21 percent of the aid has been paid out as of April 13.
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