President Marcos hails power aid for poorMANILA, Philippines — President Marcos emphasized the need to make government assistance accessible to Filipinos as he hailed the giving of automatic lifeline subsidy for electricity users who are also recipients of the state’s cash transfer program. The subsidy is expected to lower the monthly electric bills of 4Ps beneficiaries and allow them to set aside more money for food, medicines and other needs, he added. The assistance should come to the Filipinos,” the President posted on Facebook yesterday. The resolution aims to streamline procedures, harmonize requirements and address administrative barriers that have prevented eligible households from joining the subsidy program. The 4Ps beneficiaries who are in the latest list certified by the DSWD will be automatically registered under the subsidy program, subject to data matching with customer records of distribution utilities.
