Manila, Aug. 18 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has warned all beneficiaries of its financial assistance programs against using their cash aid for gambling.
In a department-wide memorandum released Monday, DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian directed all program implementers to remind beneficiaries that the financial aid is strictly intended to support basic needs and not for gambling or any other unauthorized use.
"These funds are for public purposes and cannot be used for any other purpose, especially in all forms and modes of gambling," the memorandum read.
Gatchalian also ordered stronger post-distribution monitoring and the activation of grievance mechanisms to address any reports of misuse.
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