More individuals in crisis to benefit from addt’l P2B budget for AICS
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) expressed its gratitude to President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos, Jr. and to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for the approval of the release of the Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) amounting to P2 billion for the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS).
The DSWD said that this additional funding redounds to the benefit of clients, especially that prices of commodities and services continue to increase. It will also help more individuals in crisis in availing of the different packages of services under the AICS.
Meanwhile, the DSWD has issued updated guidelines on the implementation of AICS to ensure the faster and more efficient delivery of assistance.
Through the recently issued Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 15, the DSWD streamlined the implementing procedure and simplified the eligibility forms and documentary requirements and its corresponding approving authorities at the Central Office and Field and Satellite Offices.
AICS is one of the programs and services under the Protective Services Program of the DSWD, which provides financial and material assistance, psychosocial support, and referral services to indigents or in crisis individuals and their families, as assessed by the social workers. ###
About Post Author
Diyaryo Milenyo
Related
More Stories
PH ECONOMIC BRIEFINGS IN FRANKFURT & LONDON DRAW OVER 200 BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL EXECUTIVES
More than 200 business and financial executives attended the Philippine Economic Briefings (PEBs) in Europe where Bangko Sentral...
DSWD hosts ASEAN Inter-Sectoral Consultation to develop Regional Guidance to strengthen social workers, wider social service workforce
In line with its role as the focal agency representing the Philippines to the ASEAN Sectoral Body on Social Welfare...
DSWD Secretary Gatchalian shares thrusts, vision with members of the media
Newly appointed Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian outlined his major thrusts and priorities to improve...
WORLDBEX 2023: Reinforcing the Future of Building and Design
WORLDBEX shares its dreams and passion for true innovative spirits along with the frontrunners in the industry. Pioneering its...
KWF Onlayn Dap-áyan, magsisimula na ngayong Pebrero 2023 tampok ang mga salawikain
Magsisimula na sa 24 Pebrero 2023 ang Onlayn Dap-áyan sa mga Babasahín sa Saliksik at Kulturang Pilipino ng Komisyon sa...
DSWD, UP Law to assist kids get support from foreign or Filipino parents outside PH
[caption id="attachment_28341" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Officer-in-Charge Eduardo M. Punay (2nd from left) and UP...