MAKATI CITY — The Makati City Government has started the distribution of a PHP3,000 cash incentive and 10 kilograms of rice to persons with disabilities (PWDs) under Batch 2 of its regular PWD incentive program. The beneficiaries are those who registered from May 16 to June 30, 2026. The distribution is being held from August 25 to 27, 2026, at the Kubol-Makati City Hall Quadrangle. Considered the first regular PWD incentive program of its kind in the country, the initiative provides both financial and food assistance to help address the daily challenges faced by persons with disabilities, including limited employment opportunities and increased living expenses.
Assistance for Everyday Expenses
The cash incentive can help PWD beneficiaries cover essential expenses such as transportation, medicines, and other personal needs. Meanwhile, the 10-kilogram rice allocation provides additional relief from increasing food costs and helps lessen the financial burden on beneficiaries and their families. The assistance is particularly valuable to PWDs who have limited or no employment opportunities or those whose medical expenses take up a considerable portion of their household income. By combining financial and food support, the city aims to help beneficiaries meet their basic needs and improve their overall quality of life.
Faster and More Accessible Future Disbursements
Beneficiaries are required to present their original PWD ID along with a photocopy containing three signature specimens to facilitate the distribution process. Minor PWD beneficiaries and guardians claiming on their behalf must also provide additional requirements, including valid identification cards and authorization letters when applicable. The city is likewise assisting qualified beneficiaries with enrollment in the LandBank ATM system. The move is intended to make succeeding benefit releases more convenient by shifting toward digital disbursement, reducing the need for beneficiaries to personally line up to receive future incentives.
Strengthening Inclusive Social Services
The initiative highlights Makati's continuing efforts to strengthen social protection programs and make government assistance more accessible to residents with disabilities. Through its regular PWD incentive program, the city seeks to ensure that vulnerable members of the community receive meaningful financial and food support. Beneficiaries who were unable to attend their scheduled distribution may still claim their assistance during designated makeup dates. With the continued development of its support programs and digital services, Makati aims to provide PWDs with more efficient assistance while promoting dignity, independence, and inclusion.
