Agencies tighten Akap rules amid abuse concerns
The Ayuda Para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (Akap) requires beneficiaries to present national IDs. This new rule aims to prevent duplication and trigger timely cash aid release.
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The Ayuda Para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (Akap) requires beneficiaries to present national IDs. This new rule aims to prevent duplication and trigger timely cash aid release.
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