DAVAO CITY (PIA) - - The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Region XI has successfully distributed a total of ₱6.3 million in financial assistance under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program to 2,353 individuals in Davao Region.
In Digos City, Davao del Sur, the agency distributed ₱2.8 million AICS to 933 beneficiaries, while a total of ₱417,000 in cash assistance was extended to 139 beneficiaries in Asuncion town in Davao del Norte.
A total of 434 beneficiaries from the City of Mati, Davao Oriental, received ₱1.3 million financial aid last June 7-8, 2023.
DSWD-XI also poured in AICS financial assistance to 532 beneficiaries in the Municipality of Kapalong, Davao del Norte, with a total of amount of P1,099,500.
The final payout event recently took place in Balut Island, Sarangani in Davao Occidental, where 315 individuals received P655,000.
According to DSWD-XI, a total of ₱6,340,500.00 AICS cash aid has already been distributed across the region, which generally aims to provide immediate assistance to individuals facing crisis situations. (FNBD/PIA-XI/DSWD-XI)