Social pension budget for indigent senior citizens’ doubled for 2024

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released a substantial sum of P49.807 billion to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) chargeable against the FY 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA) to cover the increased government monthly allowance for over four million indigent senior citizens nationwide. This year’s allocated budget for the said program has significantly doubled compared to last year’s appropriation of P25.30 billion. “We recognize the challenges faced by the elderly and understand the importance of providing timely assistance to alleviate their hardships. The prompt release of this budget allows us to make a tangible difference […]…

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