President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Friday the reallocation of nearly P36 billion from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
“Mga kababayan, ikinalulugod kong ibahagi sa inyo ang halos tatlumpu’t anim na bilyong piso na pondo na galing sa DPWH na nakuha natin sa flood control projects. Itong halagang ito ay ilalaan natin sa mga programa ng DSWD. Kasama na dito ang tinatawag na Assistance to Individuals in crisis situations o ang pagkakilala ng karamihan na AICS, at ‘yung Sustainable Livelihood Program,” Marcos said.
The funds, originally intended for flood control projects, will now bolster two key DSWD programs: the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) and the Sustainable Livelihood Program.
“Dahil sa karagdagang pondo ng AICS program, dadami ang ating mga kababayan na matutulungan sa panahon ng emergency (With the additional funding for the AICS program, we will be able to assist more of our countrymen during emergencies),” Marcos said.
He explained that the aid would cover urgent needs such as emergency medical operations, the purchase of maintenance medicine, and other recovery-related expenses.
The move aims to provide immediate financial relief to Filipinos facing critical situations. — Malaya News Team
