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DSWD cash aid program. Photo courtesy of DSWD-7/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate Panel on Finance has recommended the deletion of the controversial Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) in the 2025 national funding.
This was based on the Committee Report on House Bill No. 10800, otherwise known as the 2025 General Appropriations Bill.
Article continues after this advertisementAnnex B of the document’s special and general provisions states the proposed deletion of AKAP funding from the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) budget.
FEATURED STORIES NEWSINFO Tulfo confirms passenger of SUV on busway is related to a senator NEWSINFO LTO names driver, owner of SUV with No. ‘7’ plate NEWSINFO INQToday: Trump claims victory over Harris in US presidential electionINQUIRER.net has reached out to Senate panel on finance chairperson Sen. Grace Poe’s office to provide a categorical reason why the deletion is being recommended, but it has yet to respond as of writing.
READ: DSWD defends AKAP: ‘We don’t create magical projects’
Article continues after this advertisementInstead of AKAP, the document listed the following programs for DSWD:
Article continues after this advertisement Sustainable Livelihood Program Farmers and Fisherfolks Assistance Program Quick Response Fund Kapit-bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services Supplementary Feeding Program Operation and Maintenance of Bahay Pag-asaThe AKAP funding became controversial after it was linked to the signature campaign for Charter change.
Sen. Imee Marcos particularly alleged that it was one of the government grants used to lure Filipinos into participating in the so-called “fake” people’s initiative.
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