DEPARTMENT of Social Welfare and Development Secretary (DSWD) Rexlon Gatchalian informed the public on Saturday that the agency's key protective services programs, Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) and Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP), have helped a large number of poor Filipinos.
DEPARTMENT of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rexlon Gatchalian informed the public on Saturday that the agency's key protective services programs, Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation and Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program , have helped a large number of poor Filipinos.Gatchalian made the remark in denying allegations that AICS and AKAP are being used for electoral purposes, including 'vote buying.
'Gatchalian emphasized that DSWD follows an extensive verification and validation procedure for individuals seeking financial help, including referrals from lawmakers and other officials.'The assessment being done by our licensed social workers is critical to avoid the overlap of assistance with the other DSWD programs,' Gatchalian said.
Poor Pinoys Benefit From Programs
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