Although the government's conditional cash
transfer (CCT) program is one of the flagship programs of the administration,
the government is also focusing on other programs to improve the lives of the
people and lift them out of poverty, Deputy Presidential spokesperson Abigail
Valte said.
The CCT program is widely reported because of its huge budget and for obvious reasons because the government has been increasing the coverage and beneficiaries of the program, Deputy Presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte further said.
The program started with more than 100,000 beneficiaries, and now millions of families are covered by the CCT program.
Despite the popularity of the CCT, it doesn't mean the government will not concentrate on implementing other programs to help the people.
Among the government thrust is carrying out programs through the Technical Education Skills Development Authority, and extending livelihood assistance through the Department of Labor and Employment and the Department of Social Welfare and Development.
There are also facilities available for returning OFWs through the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration and DOLE, Valte said.
The Aquino administration has also increased the annual budget for education to prepare young people before they enter the labor market, Valte added.
In the 2015 General Appropriations Act, the biggest chunk of the budget goes to social services—to the DSWD, Department of Health, and to the Department of Education, Valte noted. (PCOO News Release)
The CCT program is widely reported because of its huge budget and for obvious reasons because the government has been increasing the coverage and beneficiaries of the program, Deputy Presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte further said.
The program started with more than 100,000 beneficiaries, and now millions of families are covered by the CCT program.
Despite the popularity of the CCT, it doesn't mean the government will not concentrate on implementing other programs to help the people.
Among the government thrust is carrying out programs through the Technical Education Skills Development Authority, and extending livelihood assistance through the Department of Labor and Employment and the Department of Social Welfare and Development.
There are also facilities available for returning OFWs through the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration and DOLE, Valte said.
The Aquino administration has also increased the annual budget for education to prepare young people before they enter the labor market, Valte added.
In the 2015 General Appropriations Act, the biggest chunk of the budget goes to social services—to the DSWD, Department of Health, and to the Department of Education, Valte noted. (PCOO News Release)
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