The Caloocan City government announced on Wednesday, Feb. 5, that it has partnered with a mobile payment application to distribute cash subsidies to qualified solo parents in the city.

The Caloocan City government has partnered with GCash to distribute cash subsidies to eligible solo parents in the city (Photos from the Caloocan City Government)

According to the city’s Public Information Office, this initiative is part of Mayor Dale Gonzalo “Along” Malapitan’s ongoing digitalization efforts, which have already introduced online payment options for business and real property taxes, university fees, business permits, and electronic receipts for taxpayers.

Malapitan expressed his gratitude to GCash for making the project possible, enabling the city to quickly deliver its social development program to those who need it most.

“Dahil po sa pagtutulungan ng pamahalaang lungsod at ng GCash, makasisiguro po tayo na mabilis na matatanggap ng mga solo parent sa lungsod ang tulong pinansyal na handog natin para sa kanila (Thanks to the collaboration between the city government and GCash, we can ensure that solo parents in the city will receive the financial assistance we have prepared for them quickly),” he said.

He also highlighted the importance of technology in government services, stressing that digital solutions help make city programs more accessible to residents

“Mga Batang Kankaloo rin po ang mas lalong makikinabang sa pagtutok natin na maging digital ang ating mga serbisyo. Mabilis ang pagbaba natin ng mga programa sa mga mamamayan, mababawasan ang mga pila, at hangga’t-maaari ay hindi na rin po kayo lalabas ng inyong tahanan upang maramdaman ang aksyon at malasakit ng pamahalaang lungsod (Kankaloo children will also greatly benefit from our effort to make our services digital. We can quickly distribute programs to the people, reduce long queues, and, as much as possible, you won't have to leave your homes to experience the action and compassion of the city government),” Malapiran said.

“Pinaganda at pinaunlad na po natin ang mga proyekto lalo na para sa mga vulnerable sectors, kaya naman nakikipag-ugnayan pa tayo sa iba pang online platforms upang matutukan natin kung paano matatanggap ng ating mga kababayan ang mga benepisyo nang maayos at walang abala (We have improved and developed projects, especially for the vulnerable sectors. That's why we are also coordinating with other online platforms to ensure that our citizens can receive the benefits smoothly and without any hassle),” the mayor added.