DSWD resolving issues in distribution of subsidies

“LGUs, including the BARMM, are enjoined to implement such tool to assess communities in their irrespective jurisdictions,” Nograles said.

Nograles said the guidelines on the implementation of the evaluation tool would be jointly issued by DOH, Commission on Population and Development, Department of the Interior and Local Government, and National Economic and Development Authority. (It’s important to determine the families who are receiving financial assistance from the government),” he said. National News

In a virtual press briefing held in Geneva, Switzerland on Monday, WHO director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Covid-19 is “10 times deadlier” than swine flu, which also caused a global pandemic in 2009.

Luzon Island and parts of Visayas and Mindanao have been placed under enhanced community quarantine to stop the further transmission of Covid-19 in the country.

DSWD resolving issues in distribution of subsidies “Mahalaga po ito para sa pagtukoy ng mga pamilyang makakatanggap ng tulong pinansyal mula sa gobyerno The Philippines has so far recorded 4,932 Covid-19 confirmed cases, with 315 fatalities and 242 recoveries. (PNA) By Azer Parrocha

MANILA - The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is resolving issues concerning the distribution of the Social Amelioration Program (SAP) for the most vulnerable sectors to ease the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.

Cabinet Secretary and InterAgency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATFEID) Spokesperson Karlo Nograles made this assurance following reports that some low-income households have yet to receive emergency cash subsidies from the government. “The government recognizes that there have been concerns regarding the prompt distribution of these

subsidies. According to the DSWD, they are working on resolving the issues concerning the timely distribution of the SAP, among which are security, the reconciliation of lists of beneficiaries, and logistical challenges––especially with regard to remote communities in the provinces,” he said in a virtual presser on Monday.

Nograles warned local officials against defying the guidelines for the distribution of emergency relief assistance to 18 million poor families, including those who failed to give cash aid to non-registered voters.

“Ang pagiging botante po (Being a registered voters) is not one of the qualifications required para po kayo ay magiging isa sa mga beneficiaries nito (to be one of the beneficiaries),” he said. He said local government officials who gave cash aid to ineligible families will also face criminal, civil, and administrative charges.

Nograles also sought for more patience while waiting for the cash and food assistance.

“Makakaasa po kayo na ginagawa po natin ang lahat ng ating makakaya upang mapaabot sa inyo ang tulong na ito sa lalong madaling panahon (Rest assured that we are doing everything we can to deliver help as soon as possible),” he said.

As the “largest and widest” social protection program in the country’s history, he said there is a need for the government to ensure that every beneficiary gets their fair share.