Local government units should provide personnel to help in the Department of Social Welfare and Development's distribution of cash aid to students, Interior Sec. Benhur Abalos said Monday after huge crowds flocked to sites of the initial dole out.
The DSWD on Saturday started the distribution of cash aid to students from indigent families with throngs of applicants flocking to the agency's Quezon City central office as well as its field offices in provinces.
“We call on our LGUs to respond proactively to the appeal of DSWD Secretary Tulfo. Hindi naman tayo bago sa mga ganitong pamamahagi ng tulong pinansyal sa ating mga kababayan,” Abalos said.
"Malaking bagay po ito para sa ating mga kababayan kaya naman inaaasahan natin ang tulong ng mga pamahalaang lokal," he added.
READ: GUIDE: How to Avail of Cash Aid for Students From DSWD
The DILG chief also sought the assistance of the police to maintain order and ensure the secure transport and distribution of funds just like during the distribution of cash aid or ayuda during the lockdowns.
Distribution of cash aid for students from indigent families will be every Saturday until Sept. 24, the DSWD said.
Under the program, a one-time cash assistance will be provided to students from indigent families as follows: P1,000 for elementary students, P2,000 for high school students, P3,000 for senior high school students, and P4,000 for college students.
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