Manila Bulletin
4M families have received gov't cash subsidy
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has distributed cash subsidies to 4 million out of 18 million households affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Social Welfare Undersecretary Milo Gudmalin stated that the distribution of funds to Local Government Units (LGUs) began on April 7.
DSWD has provided P65 billion in cash to 1,228 LGUs for the Social Amelioration Program (SAP).
The program is targeted, meaning not all families will receive assistance, and LGUs are responsible for identifying eligible beneficiaries.
The reconciliation of beneficiary lists by LGUs has caused delays in the distribution process.
Households that did not receive aid can appeal for inclusion in the second tranche of distribution.
LGUs are required to reimburse the government if financial assistance is given to unqualified beneficiaries.
Under the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act, 18 million low-income households are eligible for emergency cash subsidies between P5,000 and P8,000.
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