Manila starts distributing P1,000 cash aid to over 500,000 families

Manila's city government commenced the distribution of P1,000 cash aid to over 500,000 families on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, as part of the City Amelioration Crisis Assistance Fund (CACAF).

Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso signed City Ordinance No. 8625, authorizing a P591.5 million supplemental budget for the CACAF.

This P1,000 aid is separate from the social amelioration program funds provided by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

Barangay chairpersons are distributing the funds house-to-house across Manila's 896 barangays, with distribution expected to conclude by the end of the week.

Mayor Domagoso emphasized that priority would be given to families who had not yet received food packs, and assured that all identified families would receive aid.

He stated that the city government would not scrutinize the barangay-provided lists due to the unprecedented situation, emphasizing trust.

Security personnel escorted barangay officials back to their communities after the distribution due to the large sums of money involved.