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DILG Usec Jonathan Malaya says extra funds from the Bayanihan grant for LGUs will be returned to the National Treasury. | via @sofiatomacruz
@sofiatomacruz Read this related piece on where LGUs can use funds under the Bayanihan grant: rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/2…
@sofiatomacruz Malaya denies reports of a “total lockdown,” tags it as “fake news” and reminds it is punishable under the Bayanihan law. | via @sofiatomacruz
@sofiatomacruz Malaya says names of authorized beneficiaries under the government’s emergency subsidy program should be published so residents know if they are included or not. | via @sofiatomacruz
@sofiatomacruz Malaya says LGUs are not allowed to split emergency assistance among 2-3 families to cover all low-income households, suggests families not covered by emergency aid program should be part of list to be given to DSWD who will find funds for those left out. | via @sofiatomacruz
@sofiatomacruz Households not part of the list of authorized beneficiaries for emergency aid should also be prioritized for distribution of food packs. | via @sofiatomacruz
@sofiatomacruz Philippine Ambassador to Belgium Eduardo Jose De Vega says less than 6 Filipinos are known to be positive for the coronavirus. He does not give an exact number. | via @sofiatomacruz
@sofiatomacruz De Vega says privacy laws in Belgium are strict, not easy to know who is infected with the coronavirus but gives assurances that those affected are being assisted and treated. | via @sofiatomacruz
@sofiatomacruz De Vega says health care is free for all residents in Belgium, gov’t also gave assurances undocumented will be treated for free if they get sick. | via @sofiatomacruz
