In a statement, Gatchalian dismissed claims by some quarters that the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) and the Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) were being used for political purposes, including "vote buying."
He said the DSWD applies a "stringent verification and validation process" for clients who seek financial assistance, even for referrals from legislators and other local government officials.
"Let me reiterate that all the DSWD's field offices across the country serve people in need, whether they are walk-in clients or were referred to by local government unit (LGU) officials. The DSWD continues to process applications and distribute assistance through AICS and AKAP to qualified beneficiaries," he stressed.
The assessment of the agency's licensed social workers "is critical to avoid overlapping of assistance with other DSWD programs," according to Gatchalian.
This story is from the November 24, 2024 edition of The Philippine Star.
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