More than 5.78 million poor, near-poor, and low-income households across the Philippines have received financial assistance under the Marcos administration’s UPLIFT program, according to data released on Monday. The Department of Social Welfare and Development stated that the distribution effort aims to cushion families from the impact of the ongoing energy emergency.
UPLIFT Program Distribution Reaches Millions Across Three Groups
The distribution process is nearing completion, particularly for Group 1 beneficiaries who qualify for a one-time payout and maintain active bank or digital accounts, according to the Department of Social Welfare and Development. Out of the total households served so far, more than 3.2 million belong to Group 1. This category includes families enrolled in the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program and the Walang Gutom Program.
Another 1.75 million poor and near-poor households have received assistance under Group 2. These recipients were identified through the Philippine Statistics Authority’s Community-Based Monitoring System. Meanwhile, more than 811,000 low-income members of the Social Security System have received their cash aid under Group 3 through registered disbursement accounts.
Did You Know? The UPLIFT program categorizes its beneficiaries into three distinct groups—including participants from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, households identified by the Community-Based Monitoring System, and low-income members of the Social Security System.
Field Validation and Coordination Efforts for Remaining Households
The Department of Social Welfare and Development is actively coordinating with local governments and partner agencies, including the Social Security System, to reach beneficiaries who have not yet received their financial assistance. DSWD spokesperson Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao noted that field validation is currently underway, focusing primarily on remaining Group 2 and Group 3 beneficiaries.
Agency checks indicate that some recipients may have moved to new addresses, experienced changes in their economic circumstances, or hold dormant bank accounts. As the country navigates the continuing energy emergency, the government’s primary challenge is ensuring that these remaining eligible families are not left behind as distribution efforts progress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UPLIFT program?
The UPLIFT program is a Marcos administration initiative designed to provide financial assistance to poor, near-poor, and low-income households across the Philippines to cushion them from the impact of the energy emergency.
Who qualifies for Group 1 assistance under the program?
Group 1 includes households that qualify for a one-time payout and have active bank or digital accounts. This includes families enrolled in the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program and the Walang Gutom Program.
How are remaining beneficiaries being reached?
According to DSWD spokesperson Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao, the agency coordinates with local governments and partner agencies while conducting field validation to locate recipients who may have moved, experienced economic changes, or have dormant bank accounts.
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