by: ALICE SICAT
QUEZON CITY, PIA -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) affirmed on Thursday, March 24, that it will continue to deliver its programs and services to address the needs of the poor, vulnerable, and marginalized Filipinos amid the election period.
This is after the
Commission on Election (Comelec) granted the Department’s petition for the
exemption of its routine and normal expenses from the prohibition against
release, disbursement or expenditure of public funds as stated under Comelec Resolution No. 10747.
The DSWD, in a press statement, welcomed the exemption as it will "guarantee that the implementation of the regular programs of the Department will not be hampered."
Comelec approved the exception request without striking out any item.
Among the major programs covered by the Resolution are the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), Sustainable Livelihood Program, Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services, Inclusive and Sustainable Peace (Programs for the Insurgents/Rebels) and Protective Services. The procurement for Information Technology equipment, support to operations, and other administrative services are also exempted from the prohibition on public spending.
During the en banc session, the DSWD assured the Commission and the public that mechanisms are in place to ensure that its programs and services will not be used for political partisan activities. (DSWD/AVS/PIA-NCR)
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