PHP2.7B cash aid for poor in Laguna, Bataan ECQ

Poor households in Laguna and Bataan, both under enhanced community quarantine, are set to receive PHP2.715 billion in cash aid from the national government.

Each qualified resident may receive up to PHP1,000 per person or a maximum of PHP4,000 per household.

The DBM has proposed this amount for Laguna and is currently computing the budget for Bataan.

President's spokesperson Harry Roque assured that there are sufficient savings and dividends from government agencies to fund the aid.

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