President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. officially launches the program with the goal of eliminating hunger and achieving food security by 2027
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“The DSWD shall undertake the necessary steps for the successful implementation and expansion of the Food Stamp Program, including, but not limited to, the identification of eligible beneficiaries and collaboration with relevant stakeholders to ensure efficient and timely distribution and use of food stamps,” it added.The program is designed to alleviate hunger in the country’s poorest households as the country continues to grapple with high food costs due to skyrocketing inflation.
While there could be slight differences in the actual rollout of the full program, those enrolled in the pilot launch were able to purchase food items based on the list recommended by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute .In the pilot program, P1,500 was allotted to purchase carbohydrate-rich foods like rice and bread; P900 for proteins like chicken and pork; and P600 for vegetables, fruits, oil, salt, or condiments.
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