Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, February 28) — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) plans to open more satellite payout sites in Metro Manila and nearby areas to further decongest its central office as it begins implementing a scheduling system for aid distribution.
DSWD spokesperson Romel Lopez on Monday said the agency introduced changes in its system for aid distribution to prevent crowding and commotion in its central office in Quezon City and to save individuals seeking aid the long commute to the central office
“Ang nakikita po natin ay i-cluster natin ‘yan: north, south, east, west. So meron po tayo sa CAMANAVA area, meron po tayo sa Quezon City area, meron rin po sa South, halimbawa Las Piñas at Muntinlupa,” he said in a public briefing.
“Bukod po sa NCR (National Capital Region), pwede po ang inyong ahensya na magkaroon ng satellite offices o mga payout, processing area sa mga lugar malapit sa NCR kagaya ng Rizal, Bulacan at Pampanga,” he added.
[Translation: We eye clustering: north, south, east, west. So we will have satellite payout sites in CAMANAVA, Quezon City, and in the South like Las Piñas and Muntinlupa. The agency will also have satellite offices or payout, processing areas in areas near NCR like Rizal, Bulacan, and Pampanga.]
Lopez said Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian is already in talks for possible venues like a cinema complex, covered court, and gymnasium.
The DSWD central office started implementing the scheduling system for aid distribution beginning Monday, Feb. 27. Payout schedule will be from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m.
CNN Philippines’ Paige Javier contributed to this story.
