MANILA, Philippines – Thousands of people have yet to receive their COVID-19 financial aid a day after the deadline, as 16.1 million out of the 18 million social amelioration program (SAP) beneficiaries — or 89.42 percent — have been served. This was according to data provided to reporters on Monday by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the lead agency for the social aid distribution. “As of 12 noon today, 16.1M beneficiaries or 89.42% of the total beneficiaries have been served,” Dumlao said. At least 18 million families are expected to receive aid, according to Republic Act No. After the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) over Luzon and other areas was implemented, work except for frontline services was suspended.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 11, 2020 09:33 UTC