Days after the powerful Commission on Appointments grilled DSWD Secretary Erwin Tulfo over his American citizenship and a libel conviction, Benguet Lone District Rep. Eric Yap on Sunday, Nov. 27, lauded him as an “asset” to the Marcos administration.
Days after the powerful Commission on Appointments grilled Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Erwin Tulfo over his American citizenship and a libel conviction, Benguet Lone District Rep. Eric Yap on Sunday, Nov. 27, lauded him as an “asset” to the Marcos administration.The lawmaker expressed support for the embattled secretary, hailing his move to provide assistance and protection to Indigenous Peoples through the programs of the agency.
“We are confident that many more lives will be uplifted with the help of the government, especially with Sec. Tulfo at the helm of the DSWD,” he added. “The agency brought its programs closer to every community, in order to serve thousands of families. Now, the welfare of our IPs will be given precedence,” Yap furthered.Just recently, the DSWD rolled out its Educational Assistance Program in which P1.6 billion in cash aid was distributed to more than 600,000 student beneficiaries.
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