Tulfo urges DSWD to monitor typhoon aid distribution in Cebu

Senator Erwin Tulfo urged the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to monitor the release of government aid to survivors of Typhoon Tino in Cebu.

This call comes amid claims of unfair distribution, with some village officials reportedly mislabeling damage to houses on DSWD forms.

A resident from Talisay City, Cebu, reported their flood-ravaged house being incorrectly classified as 'partially damaged'.

Senator Tulfo described the situation as a 'double whammy' for victims facing both devastation and potential manipulation in aid distribution.

DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian stated the reported mislabeling case in Cebu has been rectified and encouraged appeals for similar issues.

To address these problems, Tulfo referenced his proposed Senate Bill No. 245, the 'Anti-Discrimination in the Delivery of Social Protection Programs Act,' which aims to penalize discriminatory practices in aid distribution.