TACLOBAN, CITY, Leyte, Aug. 23 (PIA) -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has shifted to electronic payment mode where payouts for the Social Amelioration cash subsidy are made through electronic cash transfers.
DSWD Undersecretary Rene Glen Paje said this during the Laging Handa Network Briefing on Friday hosted by PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar.
Usec Paje said a large percent of SAP distribution is now done through electronic platforms and through the financial service providers of the agency to lessen personal contact of DSWD personnel during payouts.
DSWD has tapped the services of some financial service providers to fast-track the distribution of the financial assistance for the qualified beneficiaries.
However, he admitted that they cannot totally do away with manual payouts particularly in geographically isolated areas without internet access or wi-fi connectivity.
But he assured that personal protective equipment (PPEs) are being issued to frontliners for their protection and safety during payouts.
In Eastern Visayas, DSWD-8 has reported a total of 81,772 waitlisted beneficiaries from 129 local government units who are heavily affected by the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
As of August 19, there are already 10,216 families served through direct cash payout and 22,541 families served through Starpay or a total 32,757 families served with P163,785,000 total amount distributed in the region. (ldl/cba/PIA-8)
Source: Philippines Information Agency (pia.gov.ph)
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