The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) stated Tuesday the federal government has put aside greater than P151 billion for the continuation of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) main social safety service packages.
In a press release, the DBM stated the quantity is below the Republic Act 11936, often known as the Fiscal Year 2023 General Appropriations Act (FY 2023 GAA).
Among the foremost social safety companies of the DSWD are the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP), Protective Services for Individuals and Families in Difficult Circumstances (PSIFDC) and Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).
The P151-billion allocation is damaged down for the 4 social safety initiatives of the Social Welfare division.
In explicit, the SLP — which offers livelihood help — will obtain P6.46 billion below the 2023 funds.
Meanwhile, round P5.2 billion has been allotted to SFP, whose packages embrace common feeding and milk distribution.
Some P36.82 billion will go to PSIFDC, a program that appears after the situation of Filipinos in troublesome circumstances, together with disaster conditions.
The 4Ps, the federal government’s direct money help to poor households, could have the largest share of funds at P102.61 billion.
Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman stated the federal government is dedicated to efforts in addressing the instant challenges that confront Filipinos, particularly essentially the most susceptible sectors.
“The mandate of President Bongbong Marcos is clear— for the government to ensure that no Filipino will be left behind. Alam din po namin na ang mga social assistance programs na kagaya nito ay nagsisilbing sandalan ng mga kababayan nating lubos na nangangailangan. (We also know that social assistance programs like these provide strong support for our countrymen in need.) And for these, the DBM will exert its utmost to make sure that these programs are funded,” stated Pangandaman. —KG, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
