“Despite diligent efforts by local government units (LGUs), we will never be able to reach [100-percent completion] today (Saturday). But we’re now at [90 percent], so distribution has been going smoothly,” DILG spokesman Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya told The Manila Times. Department of Social Welfare and Development spokesman Irene Dumlao said some beneficiaries might have gone to their provinces, making it impossible for the government to complete the aid distribution 100 percent. “But just the same, they have until [today] to claim their ayuda (aid). The DILG said 28 LGUs in the NCR Plus have completed their cash aid distribution as of May 13.

Source: Manila Times May 15, 2021 14:24 UTC