PWDs, elderly and solo parents to get one-year cash aid from Quezon City

[ASEAN NOW News]

Quezon City hall (File photo)

 

MANILA – The Quezon City government will grant additional cash aid to qualified solo parents, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and senior citizens to help them cope with the increasing prices of basic goods and commodities.

 

The target beneficiaries of the monthly PHP500 cash for a maximum of 12 months are the “extremely poor”.

 

Only one member per family will be allowed to receive the aid.

 

The beneficiary must not be a recipient of other regular financial assistance such as social pension and cash transfer programs.

 

After 12 months, the beneficiary may re-apply for inclusion in the program.

 

Persons applying as target beneficiaries must present a proof of identity, residency, an indigent status issue not earlier than six months prior to the application date, and proof of status as a senior citizen, solo parent or PWD.

 

“This is one way to help alleviate the effect of the pandemic and the increasing prices of goods, especially for senior citizens, solo parents, and PWDs,” Mayor Joy Belmonte said in a statement.

 

“This is a big help for their everyday expenses for food, medicine, and other needs.”  (PNA)

 

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