MANILA, Philippines — Local government units (LGUs) have been directed to determine how they will distribute aid the soonest possible time to those affected by the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said Thursday.
In a statement, the DILG ordered LGUs to issue an executive order (EO) detailing the manner of aid distribution to their constituents “the most effective and efficient way.”
The DILG noted that LGUs must release it “15 calendars days upon receipt of the funds if the assistance is in cash or within 30 calendar days if assistance is in-kind.”
“After the issuance of the EO, they can start the distribution,…
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