Around 17,000 solo parents in Manila will receive their monthly allowance from the local government.
Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan started the distribution on Tuesday, Dec. 19.
She advised the beneficiaries to check on the social media account of the Manila Department of Social Welfare (MDSW) to see the schedules regarding the payout or distribution of their allowances.
Department of Social Welfare (DSW) Chief Re Fugoso said that those who may have questions or are seeking clarifications regarding their data may go directly to their assigned DSW offices:
- District 1 – Vitas Aquatic Center;
- District 2 – Tesda Building Tayuman;
- District 3 – Alvarez St. gilid ng Rasac Court;
- District 4 – Likod ng Presinto 4 Balic-Balic;
- District 5 – Bahay Kalinga Building Paco;
- District 6 – Bahay Kalinga Building Paco; and
- Baseco – Baseco Office near Barangay Hall
According to the mayor, designated help desks in each area will also be entertaining questions about the payouts for persons with disability (PWDs), senior citizens, Grade 12 and college students from the city-run universities Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila and the Universidad de Manila.
The allowance distribution will be accomplished until the second week of January 2024.
Regarding PWD concerns, the residents may go directly to the Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) at Room 111, ground floor, inside the Manila City Hall or they may call 53365436 or 53103267.