Social Welfare Secretary Erwin Tulfo wants to expedite the distribution of cash assistance being given by the agency to beneficiaries.
In a GMA News interview, Tulfo said that some beneficiaries are having a hard time getting assistance from the agency due to excessive requirements.
“Ang gusto kong mangyari sana, ora mismo, ngayong araw din mailabas mo ang kapamilya o kamag-anak mo o kailangan mo ng burial at kailangan nang bayaran ang punerarya, kailangan ngayon din ho ay mabayaran na,” he said.
Tulfo also eyes reducing requirements to get DSWD assistance.
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The distribution of the P500 cash assistance to the poorest of the poor has started according to its new chief.
Tulfo added that P500 will be given to 12.4 million beneficiaries. The cash aid will be released to 1.2 initial beneficiaries every day within seven to eight days.
“Maraming bakante sa ahensiya sa pagpalit ng admin. At sisiguruhin ko na base sa qualification at hindi sa palakasan ang pagpili. Maaaring mag-apply ang sinuman kung sa tingin ay qualified na kayo. Ayaw ko na makarinig na tinarayan at binastos ng tauhan natin ang mga mahihirap na lumalapit sa ahensiya natin,” the former TV personality said.
