Davao city: The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao (DSWD-11) announced the ongoing distribution of the Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) program to 100,608 families in Davao del Norte and Davao de Oro. The initiative involves a total allocation exceeding PHP515 million.
According to Philippines News Agency, Davao del Norte is set to assist 62,919 family beneficiaries with more than PHP322.2 million. The distribution covers areas including Asuncion (22,321), Carmen (1,115), Kapalong (896), New Corella (19,201), Panabo City (67), Santo Tomas (606), Tagum City (18,669), Braulio E. Dujali (24), and San Isidro (20).
Davao de Oro will see 37,689 families receive over PHP193 million in aid. Beneficiaries are distributed across Compostela (26,075), Laak (926), Mabini (500), Maco (1,446), Maragusan (18), Mawab (1,711), Monkayo (2,038), Montevista (1,125), Nabunturan (1,992), New Bataan (238), and Pantukan (1,620). Each eligible family is granted PHP5,122 to address immediate needs such as food and medicine, facilitating recovery from the February shear line-induced flooding and landslides.
DSWD-11 Regional Director Rhuelo Aradanas assured the public of the agency's dedication to providing aid promptly and responsibly. The ECT program aims to not only offer financial support but also restore dignity and hope to the affected families. "As the rollout continues, we assure the public that all qualified beneficiaries will be served and no family will be left behind in the recovery process," Aradanas stated.
The program's implementation, in collaboration with local government units (LGUs), is a crucial part of DSWD's disaster response strategy. It is supported by a stringent validation process to ensure the aid reaches the most vulnerable households.
