DSWD distributing six months' social pension in advance to indigent senior citizens
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has started distributing six months' worth of social pension in advance to indigent senior citizens to help them cope with the COVID-19 crisis.
DSWD spokesperson Irene Dumlao said regional field offices have transferred funds to local government units for distribution, reaching 140,000 recipients so far.
Senior Citizens party-list Representative Francisco Datol Jr. confirmed that delayed grants from 2019 and the advanced pension for 2020 will be available soon.
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