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AKAP, ayuda exemption fr spending ban lauded
By J.Lo
“We thank Comelec for acting positively on our request for exemption…this means that our mandate to our poor countrymen will be continuous even if there is an election ban,” Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian welcomed yesterday the decision of the Commission on Elections to exempt key social welfare programs from the election spending ban, ensuring continued assistance to marginalized Filipinos.
In memorandum issued on March 18, poll body approved DSWD request to exempt certain programs from Section 261 (v)(2) of Omnibus Election Code.
This marks second time Comelec has granted such exemption, following its earlier approval on Jan. 8, covered 28 social welfare programs.
Gatchalian said agency made timely decision to extend second request to ensure DSWD can provide much-needed aid to poor Filipinos.
“The DSWD does not stop in addressing key needs of people because there is election… medical assistance, burial assistance will continue because that is our mandate,” Gatchalian said.
DSWD spokesperson Irene Dumlao said the agency is fully committed to heed Comelec’s terms and recommendations outlined in their recently released memorandum.
As stipulated by poll body, Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita (AKAP), Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) will not be allowed to disburse aid from May 2 to 12, except for individuals requiring medical or burial assistance.
Comelec further urged DSWD to ensure exemption does not influence conduct of national and local elections. It also barred presence of elective officials or candidates during distribution of cash grants under AKAP, AICS and 4Ps programs.
To uphold transparency, poll body recommended that municipal or city election officers, or their authorized representatives, be invited as witnesses during aid distribution.
“Like Comelec, DSWD anticipates nothing but clean, transparent election…rest assured that we will fully comply with their terms, conditions and recommendations… agency will make sure that our policies and guidelines are in place and will be exercised to insulate our program from any political interference,” Dumlao said in statement.
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