Manila Bulletin
Over 16.5 million beneficiaries have received 1st tranche of SAP cash aid -- DSWD
As of May 12, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has distributed P93.5 billion in SAP emergency subsidies to over 16.5 million beneficiaries nationwide.
This figure represents 91.93 percent of the 18 million low-income households targeted for the first tranche of aid.
Nationwide, 1,078 out of 1,634 local government units (LGUs) have completed their SAP payouts.
Region V (Bicol) and CARAGA are among the regions that have fully completed their distribution of cash subsidies.
The DSWD has received over 124 complaints regarding alleged abuses and violations by local officials during the SAP distribution.
The department is coordinating with the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) to address these complaints.
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