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PRRD also wants indigents in GCQ zones to get 2nd tranche of SAP
Families in general community quarantine (GCQ) areas will receive aid from the second tranche of the social amelioration program (SAP) once a funding source is identified.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque stated that while President Duterte desires to provide cash aid to all, only those in enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) and modified ECQ (MECQ) areas are certain to receive it for now.
The government is exploring options to secure the necessary funds, including asking departments to "circumcise" their budgets and seeking assistance from Congress.
A total of P50 billion is needed to provide the second tranche of emergency subsidy to 23 million families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The administration assures that the President's commitment to ensure no one goes hungry during the health crisis remains firm.
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President Duterte has directed Budget Secretary Wendel Avisado to identify funds that can be realigned to finance the second tranche of the Social Amelioration Program (SAP).
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