DSWD programs, now with Akap, exempted anew from poll ban
1 day ago · Aside from Akap, other programs and services exempted from the spending ban were the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), P38.40 billion; Walang Gutom Program, P7.25 billion; Assistance to ...
Comelec exempts AKAP, 27 other DSWD programs from poll …
2 days ago · The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has exempted 28 programs of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) from the spending ban for the 2025 May midterm elections, including the controversial Ayuda Para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP). The exempted amount for AKAP was indicated at P882,974,163.33.
DSWD welcomes Comelec exemption of AKAP, other programs …
1 day ago · Section 261 (v) of the OEC prohibits the DSWD and other agencies from releasing, disbursing, or expending any public funds 45 days before a regular election and 30 days before a special election. The Comelec has been setting expenditure ceilings for politicians during an election year to curb instances of vote-buying and other corruption ...
Comelec grants exemption for 28 DSWD programs, including …
2 days ago · Members of Congress had previously raised concerns about the funding for AKAP, citing potential electioneering implications. With the Comelec’s approval, the DSWD will be allowed to continue implementing these social welfare initiatives during the election period, subject to further requirements and guidelines set by the Commission.
5 million near-poor Pinoys got aid from AKAP in 2024 —DSWD
Jan 2, 2025 · The utilization rate of the P26.7 billion allocation for AKAP in 2024 reached 99.3 utilization during its first year of implementation, DSWD Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao said. Cagayan Valley (Region 2), Davao Region (Region 11) and Caraga (Region 13) had 100 percent utilization. AKAP provides P5,000 cash assistance to each eligible beneficiary.
Comelec exempts AKAP, 27 other DSWD programs from …
2 days ago · The exempted amount for AKAP was indicated at P882.97 million. Exempted DSWD programs include: 1. Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) 2. Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) 3. Services for Residential and Center-based Clients; 4. Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP) 5. Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens; 6.
DBM chief: Safeguards in place to keep AKAP funds from being …
2 days ago · Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman on Wednesday said that safeguard measures are being put in place to prevent political abuse and ensure that the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) will serve its intended beneficiaries.
DSWD: Nearly 5M Filipinos got help thru Akap; 99% of funds used
Jan 2, 2025 · MANILA, Philippines — Despite criticisms, the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (Akap) was able to help almost five million near-poor Filipinos, or those under lower middle-income status, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Thursday.
DSWD denies P26 billion AKAP funds is pork barrel | ABS-CBN News
Dec 13, 2024 · AKAP, a financial assistance program to help minimum-wage earners not covered by other DSWD programs cope with inflation, has proven to be controversial after Sen. Imee Marcos said the fund was an insertion that was not included in President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s proposed spending plan.
DSWD chief defends AKAP: ‘It is not a pork barrel’ - Inquirer.net
Dec 26, 2024 · MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday reiterated that its Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program or AKAP is not a pork barrel program.