HUNDREDS OF Covid-19 survivors received financial assistance from Mayor Beng Climaco as part of the local government’s support to those who recovered from the deadly respiratory disease.
She said the assistance is part of the social services by the local government under the Social Amelioration Program. Each Covid-19 survivor who suffered severe infection receives P5, 000 and P3,000 each for those who had minor symptoms.
Climaco said the financial aid to sectors severely
affected by the health crisis is intended to help alleviate their plight amid
the challenges posed by the pandemic.
“The financial aid we are giving
to the people is also the people’s money, thus it should go back to the people
in the form of financial assistance and projects and programs aimed at
improving their welfare, their lives - Curada, Comida y Busca Vida na tiempo de pandemia,” said Climaco, who is running for congresswoman in District 1 in the
May polls.
Last month, she also distributed cash
assistance to the beneficiaries of the Covid-19 recovery and
rehabilitation plan.
The cash aid covers only those
who were infected with the virus starting June 1, 2021 as the 2021 Supplemental
Budget 1 where the funds are taken, was approved late by members of the City
Council. The LSAP roll out for Covid-19 survivors started in August last year.
The distribution of cash aid is being facilitated by the City Social Welfare and Development Office with paymasters from the City Treasurer’s Office. LSAP covers different sectors affected by the pandemic. (Zamboanga Post)
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