Follow The Money

Malacanang claims they have more than enough funds for two months to support their target 18 million families. Not true. After waiting for 5-6 weeks since the lockdown, Only 40% more or less received the cash Subsidy.

Wife of a friend is a Barangay Captain in Puerto Princesa. He confirmed to me that less than 40% received their cash Subsidy via SAP. What is happening is that the Barangay gives a list of beneficiaries but the DSWD only pays about 40% more or less. 

Data in Brgy Esperanza Ibaba in Alfonso Cavite near Tagaytay. Only 37% received their "ayuda." Out of 411 names given by Barangay, DSWD only paid 152. We gave food packs there good for more than 100 beneficiaries last week.

I spoke to wife of our Barangay Captain in Brgy Inchican, Silang, Cavite outside our village in Ayala Westgrove.. Only about 40% received Cash Subsidy from DSWD. She gave round figures. Out of 1600, only 700 got their "Ayuda." Same story in Angeles City Pampanga. It is safe to assume it now happening nationwide!

To begin with 18 million families is enough. The government has to give their financial assistance via SAP to 20 million families Why? We have a population of almost 110 million and the national government needs to help at least 100 Million (20 million families x 5 members per household). No less than one senator said the same three weeks ago. Ping Lacson, I think.

The Philippine Star reported today that less than 10% of the LGUs have completed their SAP payout. Only 104 out 1,632 LGUs. Wow! That is only 7% after 7 weeks of Insane nationwide lockdown. And I hardly read complaints from the barangays and poor beneficiaries.