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Manila, Parañaque beneficiaries first to get Covid-19 aid: Palace
The Philippine government began the distribution of emergency subsidies to low-income families on April 3, 2020, starting with Manila and Parañaque.
Beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) will also receive their financial aid through their cash cards on the same day.
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles stated that the Philippines is implementing social amelioration measures, similar to other countries, to support vulnerable sectors during the enhanced community quarantine.
The Emergency Subsidy Program aims to provide financial assistance to 18 million target beneficiaries, with amounts ranging from P5,000 to P8,000, depending on the regional minimum wage.
This P200-billion program is considered the largest social protection initiative in the nation's history, intended to compensate for economic losses incurred due to quarantine measures.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is in charge of the distribution and may enlist the help of local officials, subject to strict audit.
Residents are advised to wait for official announcements on the distribution system to avoid overcrowding at banks.
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