Manila Bulletin
Gov't to enforce discipline among local execs who fail to distribute emergency subsidy
The Philippine government will impose disciplinary actions on local officials who fail to distribute emergency subsidies to poor families by the end of April.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque stated that President Duterte understands the difficulties faced by citizens under quarantine and wants the distribution of financial aid to be expedited.
Roque warned that local government units (LGUs) will be held accountable for any delays in distributing the Social Amelioration Program (SAP) aid.
Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año has set a three-day deadline for LGUs to disburse the funds, with non-compliance potentially leading to show-cause orders and disciplinary measures.
The government has already disbursed P96.8 billion for the aid program, with 6.2 million households receiving financial assistance as of April 24.
The P200-billion program aims to provide emergency subsidies ranging from P5,000 to P8,000 to 18 million low-income families for April and May, as authorized by the Bayanihan law.
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Malacañang warned that administrative and criminal sanctions, including dereliction of duty charges, will be imposed on local government units (LGUs) that fail to complete the distribution of the first tranche of emergency subsidies by April 30.
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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) warned local government units (LGUs) that the second tranche of emergency subsidies under the Social Amelioration Program (SAP) may be delayed if payouts are not completed by the end of April.
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