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Why give just P200 per family when gov’t can tap billions more? – expert
President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the monthly cash aid, or 'ayuda,' for the poorest families to be increased from P200 to P500.
Duterte stated that the initial P200 monthly aid was insufficient to sustain a family, especially with rising oil prices and costs of basic commodities.
He instructed Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez to find the necessary funds to implement the P500 monthly allowance.
Dominguez acknowledged the increase but expressed concern about the government's budget after six months.
The President responded jestingly that it would not be their administration's problem.
Duterte advised recipients not to squander the increased aid.
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