PHThe Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) plans to launch its cash assistance under the Uplift program, providing P2,000 in aid to vulnerable households. The program targets three groups: 3.5 million households under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and Walang Gutom Program (WGP), 2.5 million poor and near-poor households identified by the Philippine Statistics Authority’s Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS), and 1.5 million low-income Social Security System (SSS) members. Beneficiaries under 4Ps and WGP will receive a one-time P2,000 aid, while CBMS households and SSS members will get monthly payments of P2,000 for six months. Payments will be made via direct deposit for 4Ps beneficiaries and manual distribution for others, with local governments assisting in organizing schedules.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the announcement and implementation plan of the Uplift program as a government initiative without overtly praising or criticizing the policy. It provides factual information about the program's structure, target groups, and payment methods, maintaining a balanced tone. There is
