Congressman Greg Gasataya of the Lone District in Bacolod City, stated that “low income families” will receive Php5,000-8,000 financial support good for 2 months.

According to the interview of Radyo Bandera Foro de los Pueblos program, that this is included in the House Bill No. 6616 or Bayanihan Act of 2020.

The reason for this program is because the government is asking the citizens to stay in their homes to avoid spreading the virus.

4Ps, unconditional cash transfer beneficiaries, tricycle drivers, pedicab drivers, PUJs and no work employees are included in the low income category.

The government awaits for the response of the President Rodrigo Duterte to implement the rules and regulations of the said program.

March 24, 3:30 am, the temporary emergency powers are completed by the President Duterte through the names of the two congress, senate and camara (House of Representatives).