The Daily Tribune
DSWD bans politicians from crisis aid pay-outs
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is revising guidelines for its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program to prevent its misuse for political purposes.
Politicians will be prohibited from participating in cash aid distributions under the new rules, mirroring provisions from the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita (AKAP) guidelines.
This aims to prevent politicking, the distribution of campaign materials, and the linking of government assistance to any political figure.
DSWD Undersecretary Adonis Sulit confirmed these amendments, emphasizing that politicians should not be present during DSWD pay-outs.
The original AKAP guidelines, issued through a joint memorandum circular by DSWD, DOLE, and NEDA, already contained strict prohibitions against political interference.
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