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PRRD orders DBM to look for other SAP fund sources
President Duterte has directed Budget Secretary Wendel Avisado to identify funds that can be realigned to finance the second tranche of the Social Amelioration Program (SAP).
The administration aims to expand the SAP coverage to include all 23 million intended beneficiaries, an increase from the original 18 million recipients.
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque confirmed that Duterte is seeking to include five million more poor families in the cash assistance program.
Roque also stated that Duterte will ask Congress for assistance in finding additional funding.
An estimated P50 billion is needed to provide cash aid to all 23 million intended beneficiaries.
Areas under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) will continue to receive aid due to delayed industry reopenings.
Senate President Vicente Sotto III welcomed the reconsideration of the program for families under general community quarantine (GCQ).
Cagayan de Oro City Representative Rufus Rodriguez argued that limiting SAP coverage would be discriminatory.
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