The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is taking steps to ensure the integrity of the AKAP program by implementing stricter guidelines to prevent its use for political purposes.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is strengthening its guidelines for the implementation of the Ayuda Para sa Kapos ang Kita ( AKAP ) Program to prevent its use for political gain.
DSWD spokesperson Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao stated that Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian has collaborated with counterparts from the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to develop enhanced implementation guidelines for AKAP. Dumlao emphasized that the aim is to avoid program duplication and prevent its use to advance political agendas. The DSWD is establishing a standardized targeting system to identify eligible recipients of cash aid under AKAP. This system will ensure that social workers conduct validation and assessments, reviewing all beneficiaries to guarantee fairness and transparency. The guidelines will also prevent local officials from influencing beneficiary selection, mitigating concerns about potential abuse or bias
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