P282.8-M in Uplift payout in NIR completed: DSWD
The DSWD in the Negros Island Region has completed its initial payout of financial assistance to over 141,000 beneficiaries under the 'Uplift' program. Additionally, the agency has provided significant emergency cash transfers to farmers and laborers affected by a pest infestation.
Why it matters
This highlights the government's role in social safety nets and disaster response for agricultural communities facing economic hardship.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Negros Island Region (DSWD NIR) has wrapped up its initial Unified Package for Livelihood, Industry, Food, and Transport Assistance (Uplift) payout for Group 2 beneficiaries, with 141,421 beneficiaries receiving P2,000 each, or P282,842,000 in total financial assistance, as of Aug. 21.
Group 2 beneficiaries are those identified through the Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) of the Philippine Statistics Authority.
The completion of the initial payout marks a significant milestone in the region-wide implementation of Uplift, the DSWD-NIR said.
The agency is also preparing for the additional 67,000 beneficiaries, who are set to receive assistance under the succeeding rollout of the program.
Throughout the initial payout, DSWD-NIR worked closely with local government units (LGUs), district representatives, and partner-agencies to facilitate beneficiary validation, information dissemination, and the efficient delivery of assistance.
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