DSWD closely coordinating with Land Bank for cash cards of UCT and SocPen beneficiaries

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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Thursday, Feb.11 that it has started closely coordinating with the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) for the issuance of cash cards for the recipients of the unconditional cash transfer (UCT) and the Social Pension for Indigent Senior Cit

izens to ensure the immediate delivery of their entitled social welfare benefits amid the coronavirus disease pandemic.DSWD Spokesperson Irene Dumlao apologized for the delayed payout of the UCT to senior citizens, explaining that they have to validate first the master list of beneficiaries because distributing such benefit, which is provided under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Act .

She said the beneficiaries could get in touch with the Local Social Welfare and Development Office or the DSWD Field Office for validation before claiming the grant. Meanwhile, Dumlao also appealed for public understanding over the delayed release of social pension to indigent senior citizens.

 

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