DSWD: Cash 'ayuda' meant for basic needs, not gadgets
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reiterated that cash 'ayuda' is intended for basic necessities, urging beneficiaries to avoid using it for non-essential items like gadgets amid reports of misuse on social media.
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