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P78-B out of P97-B in SAP funds already given by LGUs to 12.8 million beneficiaries -DSWD
As of Saturday, May 16, local government units (LGUs) have distributed over P78 billion to more than 12.8 million beneficiaries of the Social Amelioration Program (SAP).
These figures are part of the more than P96.59 billion that the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has already distributed to over 17 million SAP beneficiaries.
The DSWD continues to monitor and cooperate with LGUs that are still conducting payouts.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is set to issue show cause orders against 43 mayors for their alleged poor performance in distributing emergency cash subsidies.
The DSWD is also working with the DILG and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to investigate over 124 complaints regarding alleged irregularities in the distribution of SAP funds by local officials.
President Duterte has directed the DSWD to lead the SAP distribution following numerous complaints.
The DSWD is awaiting a written order or executive order from Malacañang to draft guidelines for the second wave of cash aid, which is expected to benefit around 11.1 million low-income families.
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