The pilot run for the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)'s WALANG GUTOM 2027: Food Provision through Strategic Transfer and Alternative Measures Program (Food STAMP Program) will begin on July 18. | manilabulletin READ:
"We are ready for the kickoff. Tuesday is the kickoff of the pilot. The pilot would take within that six months to fully mature. We have already identified beneficiaries for the kickoff. They are made up of the poorest food-poor families and pregnant and lactating women," said DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Saturday, July 15.
According to Gatchalian, the program will also provide local farmers and fishermen a platform to sell their products. Beneficiaries will be required to attend capacity-building and development training and become part of the country's labor force.
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