Makati LGU to distribute P5K aid to residents starting May 15

The local government unit (LGU) of Makati City will distribute 15,000 each to around 500,000 eligible residents of the city starting on May 15 through e-money transfer.

Mayor Abigail “Abby” Binay said a total of 12.7 billion has been allotted for the cash aid during a Facebook live session on Monday.

She said eligible residents under the expanded Makati Economic Relief Program will get the financial assistance regardless of their economic status.

“The MAKA-tulong 5K for 500K+ Makatizens program, which will cost 12.7 billion, is intended to provide much-needed financial assistance to residents on an individual basis, not per household, as we begin to emerge from the prolonged lockdown,” she said.

Binay explained that a household where both parents are qualified will receive a total of P10,000. If the couple has a child who qualifies as a recipient, the total benefit will be 115,000. Meantime, if a grandparent who lives with them is eligible, their household will receive a total of 120,000 under the “MAKA-tulong” program.

According to the mayor, she approved the program as early as April 21, but decided to finish first the distribution of the Social Amelioration Program (SAP) cash subsidy.

She said that she wants to ensure that all residents, whether SAP beneficiaries or not, will still have money to spend for their essential needs.

Binay noted that those who have been previously granted cash aid from the city, including senior citizens, persons with disability, informal workers, and solo parents, are still qualified to get the P5,000-financial assistance.