MANILA, Philippines — Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday urged the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to ramp up the release of assistance to individuals affected by the imposition of enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila and adjacent provinces.
In a statement, Hontiveros said that the DSWd and DILG should address the complaints regarding the distribution of financial assistance.
“Maliit na nga ang ayuda na ibinibigay sa ating mga kababayan, sana naman ay huwag na yan patagalin pa o ibulsa (The financial aid given to Filipinos is a small amount, I hope tha…
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