DSWD to request exemption fr Comelec spending ban
By Nidz Godino
“Currently, we are gathering various activities from our central and field offices so we can determine which disbursements we could fastrack and identify what programs and services needed to be continued,” Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) spokesperson Irene Dumlao said DSWD is targeting to submit to Commission on Elections (COMELEC) this week list of programs and services it wishes to be exempted from public spending ban during elections.
Dumlao made the remark during Laging Handa briefing after Albay 2nd District Representative Joey Salceda asked the agency to seek an exemption from Comelec to continue its emergency financial aid to poor families during COVID-19 pandemic.
Under Comelec Resolution No. 10747, a certificate of exemption is needed to implement activities and programs on social welfare projects and services amid the public spending ban from March 25 to May 8, 2022.
“Like in previous elections, DSWD will again submit request for exemption for continued implementation of our important programs and services, including our infrastructure and procurement projects,” Dumlao said.
She stressed that like in the previous elections, DSWD hopes for positive decision from Comelec regarding exemption request so they could continue their services to vulnerable sector amid pandemic.
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