Speaking to reporters in a Viber message, Sotto answered his own question — bureaucratic red tape. ADVERTISEMENT“The system should have been in place now if not for the red tape. On Twitter, Sotto also called the attention of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) on the implementation of the national ID system. “Again, at the risk of sounding like a broken record, we passed the (national ID system) almost 2 yrs ago, yet it has not been implemented by (government. ADVERTISEMENTPresident Rodrigo Duterte, in a televised address late Monday, also admitted that the national ID system could have expedited the distribution of said cash assistance.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 14, 2020 04:07 UTC