The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), and Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) are collaborating to enhance the process of identifying eligible beneficiaries for the AKAP program. The agencies aim to implement stricter guidelines to ensure transparency, accountability, and the proper allocation of funds. The revised intake form will align with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to address the financial strain caused by inflation on individuals earning below the minimum wage.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development , the National Economic and Development Authority , and the Department of Labor and Employment , are working to refine the process of identifying eligible beneficiaries for theDuring a meeting on January 3, 2025, DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian, DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma, and NEDA Director-General Arsenio Balisacan agreed on drafting new guidelines to ensure the proper implementation of AKAP in 2025.
Both NEDA and DOLE expressed their support, noting that the enhanced process would help address public concerns and prevent misuse of the program. Penalties for fraudulent activities—such as falsifying documents, tampering with beneficiary lists, and siphoning off funds—will also be detailed in the revised guidelines.
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