Close to 80% of social pension released to indigent seniors — DSWD
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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 21) — Close to 80% of the total social pension for indigent Filipino seniors has already been released before the year draws to a close, the Department of Social Welfare and Development said Monday.
During the Laging Handa virtual briefing, Social Welfare Undersecretary Rene Paje said payouts for remaining senior citizens are ongoing amid previous criticisms on the delay in its distribution.
"Sa ngayon po nasa 80% na po halos ang napamahagi sa 2020 stipend ng senior citizen beneficiaries," Paje said. "Sa kasalukuyan po ay isinigsagawa ang payouts ng social pensions sa pamamagitan ng manual payouts."