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Strengthen AICS program

SECTOR: Social Services SONA YEAR: 2022 Strengthen AICS program PROMISE STATUS - DATE: In progress as of 07/17/2023 An amendment to the circular implementing the AICS in August 2022 simplified the application forms, allowed same-day-release of cash assistance or guarantee letters, and lengthened the validity period of documentary requirements. The DSWD opened satellite offices in

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Jul 2, 2024

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SECTOR: Social Services

SONA YEAR: 2022

Strengthen AICS program

PROMISE STATUS - DATE: In progress as of 07/17/2023

  • An amendment to the circular implementing the AICS in August 2022 simplified the application forms, allowed same-day-release of cash assistance or guarantee letters, and lengthened the validity period of documentary requirements.
  • The DSWD opened satellite offices in Monumento, Caloocan City; Pasig City; Baclaran, Paranaque City; and, San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan. Another DSWD satellite office will soon be opened in Rodriguez, Rizal.
  • Two Senate bills and 13 House bills seeking to institutionalize the AICS program are pending at the committee level.

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