cash assistance
Still only token ayuda in 2022 budget – IBON
August 30, 2021
The Duterte administration’s proposed 2022 budget once again refuses to give the ayuda that millions of Filipinos need to alleviate the economic distress from lockdown-induced disruptions to livelihoods. COVID-19-related emergency assistance programs have been discontinued. There is some additional funding for existing social welfare programs but this falls far short of huge needs since the pandemic.
IBON Executive Director on TRAIN and ayuda funds
July 31, 2021
IBON Executive Director on TRAIN and ayuda funds
IBON Executive Director Sonny Africa on ayuda and lockdowns
July 31, 2021
IBON Executive Director Sonny Africa on ayuda and lockdowns
There is Money for Ayuda
April 29, 2021
[INFOGRAPHIC] There are trillions in possible fund sources for cash assistance, wage and production subsidies, and health response. What is lacking is a government willing to spend on the people’s most urgent needs.
IBON: Gov’t should rectify, ramp up COVID-19 aid
March 29, 2021
Reimposing an ECQ will only aggravate the health and economic crisis if the Duterte administration does not rectify its scrimped, militaristic and increasingly politicized response. It should take fast and real action, starting with prompt aid distribution to all affected households.
