Thousands of Bacolod Residents Receive Financial Support
BACOLOD - A total of 2,070 qualified beneficiaries in Bacolod City have received cash assistance under the national government’s expanded UPLIFT program. Each beneficiary received PHP2,000, bringing the total amount distributed in the city to PHP4.14 million. The payout forms part of the government's broader effort to provide targeted financial assistance to households that may be vulnerable to economic difficulties. The support gives beneficiaries additional resources that can help them manage essential expenses and respond to financial pressures affecting their families.
UPLIFT Designed to Support Vulnerable Households
The UPLIFT program was expanded to provide assistance to poor, near-poor, and low-income households affected by rising costs, including pressures associated with higher fuel prices. Nationally, the program covers several beneficiary groups identified through government databases and social protection programs. Qualified poor and near-poor households under one of the program's groups are scheduled to receive PHP2,000 monthly from July through December 2026, providing continued assistance over a six-month period.
Targeted Assistance Strengthens Social Protection
The implementation of UPLIFT relies on government data and beneficiary validation to identify qualified households and minimize duplication in the distribution of assistance. The Department of Social Welfare and Development has explained that the program uses targeted beneficiary lists, meaning qualified recipients generally do not need to submit a separate application simply to receive the assistance. This approach is intended to make the distribution more organized while allowing government agencies and local partners to focus resources on households identified as eligible.
