The provincial government here has released PHP3.7 million in financial assistance to 1,314 senior citizens in Antique under its Kabalaka sa Lolo kag Lola sa Probinsya (Concern for Grandfather and Grandmother in the Province) program.
Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) Social Worker Jason Alagos, in an interview on Thursday, said the initiative aims to provide recipients with cash assistance they can use to buy food, medicines, and other needs.
“The annual financial assistance is being given to senior citizens, 85 years old and above,” he said.
The amount released covered the distribution from Sept. 10 to 17.
The amount varies depending on their age group. Those 85-89 years old receive PHP2,000; 90-94 years old, PHP3,000; 95-99 years old, PHP5,000; and 100 years old and above, PHP10,000.
Meanwhile, the provincial government released PHP1.3 million in aid to individuals in crisis situation to 239 individuals in Antique over the same period. (PNA)
