DSWD releases P941M education aid to 375K beneficiaries

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has released over P941 million worth of educational assistance to more than 375,000 student beneficiaries as of September 12.

Despite initial challenges, DSWD spokesperson Assistant Secretary Romel Lopez announced the distribution of P935.97 million to 372,298 students by September 11.

On September 10 alone, P261.21 million was disbursed to 104,326 beneficiaries, and an additional P35 million was distributed to 13,842 students in geographically isolated areas on September 17.

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