This article examines the allocation of hundreds of billions of pesos for various ayuda programs in the 2025 Philippine budget, arguing that it functions as a war chest for politicians engaging in legalized vote buying ahead of the May 2025 elections.
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation or AICS program: Found under the DSWD’s Protective Services for Individuals and Families in Difficult Circumstances , which got P44.744 billionApart from these, there are smaller ayuda projects spearheaded by Speaker Martin Romualdez, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
First, the inflation assistance came too little, too late. Prices accelerated in 2022 and 2023, and in 2024, just as AKAP was first distributed, prices had already stabilized. Full-year inflation in 2024 wasSecond, there are plenty of reported leakages, which means that even nonpoor and undeserving people are getting the AKAP benefits , local governments are making arbitrary lists that significantly raise the potential for leakages and patronage.
One wonders: should lawmakers be doing this? Shouldn’t they be focused on lawmaking? If AKAP is truly a program of DSWD, why are lawmakers themselves handing out cash and goods?TUPAD is an old program of the Department of Labor and Employment, launched in 2009. It’s a cash-for-work program meant to give emergency employment to those who lost their jobs.
Ayuda Vote Buying Philippine Politics 2025 Budget AKAP TUPAD AICS
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Make 2025 a year of reform and renewal for the nation'We have it in our power to begin the world all over again. The birthday of a new world is at hand.'
Read more »
Filipino Senators Welcome 2025 with Hopes for NationSenators Loren Legarda, Alan Peter Cayetano, and Christopher 'Bong' Go shared their aspirations for the Philippines in 2025, emphasizing faith, community, and inclusive development.
Read more »
Bicam approves P6.352 trillion 2025 nation budgetSunStar Publishing Inc.
Read more »
Scheduled signing of 2025 national budget canceledSunStar Publishing Inc.
Read more »
Wanderland Festival to Celebrate 10th Anniversary in 2025Wanderland Festival, a renowned music and arts festival in the country, is gearing up for its 10th anniversary edition in 2025. The festival will be held on March 22 and 23 at the Filinvest City Events Grounds in Alabang, Muntinlupa.
Read more »
DSWD wows Akap, AICS programs atay politics-free in 2025DSWD-Davao Region guarantees that its Akap and AICS programs remain free from political influence, ensuring fairness and transparency in delivering aid to over 680,000 beneficiaries. Learn more about their initiatives and commitment to community needs.
Read more »