DSWD: Nearly 5M Filipinos got help thru Akap; 99% of funds used

DSWD: Nearly 5M Filipinos got help thru Akap; 99% of funds used

[Inquirer.net] - 01/2/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Despite criticisms, the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (Akap) was able to help almost five million near-poor Filipinos, or those under lower middle-income status, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Thursday. DSWD Assistant Secretary Irene (…)



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