Makati Mayor Abby Binay yesterday said the distribution of mid-year cash gift for some 81,298 Blu Card holders has started.

Binay said the distribution was conducted yesterday by the Elderly Welfare Section of the Makati Social Welfare Department (MSWD) on scheduled dates from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in each barangay until July 3.

The mayor has directed the MSWD to ensure that the distribution is done in an orderly and efficient manner for the convenience of the beneficiaries.

The yearly cash gift is given in two equal instalments every June and December, and varies according to specific age groups: P3,000 for those aged 60 to 69 years old, P4,000 for 70 to 79 years old, and P5,000 for those aged 80 and above. Thus, the first age group this June will receive P1,500, the second group, P2,000, and the third group, P2,500.

For 2018, the city has allocated P330.1 million for the cash gift and centenarian incentive under the Blu Card Program.

The cash gift distribution yesterday was held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in barangays Southside and Guadalupe Viejo at their respective barangay halls, and in barangays La Paz, South Cembo and Comembo at their respective covered courts.

From June 19 to 20, Tuesday and Wednesday, cash gift distribution will be done at the barangay hall of Bangkal and at the covered court of Barangay Olympia.

Blu card holders of Barangays Southside, Guadalupe Viejo, La Paz, South Cembo, Comembo, Bangkal and Olympia who will not be able to claim their cash gift on scheduled dates can get them on June 21, Thursday, at the lobby of the city hall.

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