DSWD: Still no funds for ‘inflation ayuda’

Dempsey Reyes 04/16/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Saturday that the government’s promised cash aid to 9.3 million “poorest of the poor” cannot be distributed because it has yet to get the funds and…

First tranche of Mandaue seniors aid due for release this April

Mary Rose Sagarino 04/03/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Registered senior citizens in Mandaue City may already start to receive the first trance of their 2023 financial aid later this month, according to Councilor Jimmy Lumapas. Lumapas, the chairman of the Committee…

Almost 13K PWDs in Cebu City to receive 1st quarter aid starting March 30

Wenilyn Sabalo 03/28/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A total of 12,953 persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Cebu City are set to receive the first tranche of their 2023 cash aid from the city government on Thursday, March 30. Dr. Ester…

OSCA head: 88,227 senior citizens in Cebu City to receive P2,000 cash aid

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 10/27/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The scheduled start of the distribution of the senior citizen cash aid in Cebu City on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, will push through. That is according to the Office for the Senior Citizen’s…

Third group of Mandaue flood victims receive financial assistance

Mary Rose Sagarino 10/20/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Another batch of flood victims in Mandaue city were able to receive their financial assistance on Thursday, October 20. A total of 919 beneficiaries from barangays Alang-Alang, Maguikay, Tabok, and Casuntingan received P9,000…

OSCA head: P1.08 billion needed for the Cebu City Senior Citizen’s Program next year

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 10/20/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least P1.08 billion is needed to fund the release of cash aid to senior citizens in Cebu City in 2023. The amount is higher by 46 percent as compared to 2022’s approved…

Mandaue City to give P3K to every family affected by Sept 9 flooding

Mary Rose Sagarino 10/05/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — More than 5,000 families affected by the massive September 9 flooding in Mandaue City, will be receiving P3,000 financial assistance from the city government. A total of 5,623 families were affected by the…

DSWD-7 releases P94.6 million in educational assistance

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 09/23/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Central Visayas (DSWD-7) targets to distribute educational assistance to about 5,000 students in the region during the last day of the payout for the cash…

OSCA Cebu City cleans list of cash aid beneficiaries

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 09/22/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Office for Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) in Cebu City is currently ramping up its evaluation of members to remove senior citizens who have passed away but are still listed as eligible for…

4Ps recipients, gov’t scholars not included in DSWD cash aid for students — Tulfo

John Eric Mendoza - Reporter / @JEMendozaINQ 08/20/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Social Welfare Secretary Erwin Tulfo on Saturday said that Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries and government scholars are not qualified for the agency’s cash aid, and those who received it should refund the…

DepEd to give teachers P5K cash aid on 1st day of classes

Beatrice Pinlac - @inquirerdotnet 08/19/2022

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Education (DepEd) will be giving public school teachers P5,000 each as financial assistance to help them prepare for the school year. The funds will be given to teachers on Monday, August…

Indigent students to get one-time cash aid from DSWD

Neil Arwin Mercado - Reporter / @NAMercadoINQ 08/18/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced Thursday that it would distribute one-time cash assistance to indigent Filipino students. According to DSWD, students can use the financial aid to cover the cost…

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