Manila Bulletin
Manila finishes cash aid distribution to SAP beneficiaries on time
As of May 10, 2020, Manila has completed the distribution of the Social Amelioration Program (SAP) cash aid to 185,680 qualified families, with each receiving P8,000.
The Manila local government completed the distribution on time, adhering to the Department of the Interior and Local Government's May 10 deadline.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) allocated P1.4 billion for distribution in Manila, targeting the city's poorest residents.
Mayor Isko Moreno stated that the city government will pursue barangay officials accused of irregularities in the distribution of aid.
Forty-six barangay officials have been served show-cause orders, and five are under police investigation.
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