Gatchalian: 'One Filipino, One Bank Account' key to better delivery of financial aid – Manila Bulletin
Published July 16, 2021, 11:10 AM Senator Sherwin T. Gatchalian on Friday, July 16 said delays experienced in the distribution of the government’s emergency subsidy program due to digital platform glitches could have been avoided had cash aid been directly deposited to the designated bank accounts of the intended beneficiaries. “Although the government was quick to enact laws to provide cash subsidy to low-income families for their basic needs but after the Bayanihan 2 law lapsed on June 30, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has yet to complete the payout,’’ he s...