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Lawmakers in the House of Representatives on Sunday called for the retention of the Ayuda Para sa Kapos ang Kita Program in the 2025 national budget, stressing its crucial support for low-income Filipino families. In a news release, House Deputy Majority Leader Jude Acidre, House Assistant Majority Leaders Zia Alonto Adiong and Jil Bongalon, and Cagayan de Oro 1st District Rep.
He stressed that AKAP serve as a lifeline for wage earners classified as “near poor,” providing them with a crucial buffer amid economic shocks. 'Sa amin sa Bicol Region, malaking bagay ‘yung financial assistance na natanggap nila bago ang Bagyong Kristine. Hindi sila basta-basta na lamang magdedepende sa mga relief operations,” Bongalon said. Adiong said AKAP embodies the goals of the Bagong Pilipinas initiative to bring government services closer to the people.
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