The local government of Makati has begun distributing P356.48 million in midyear cash incentives to 59,414 qualified senior citizens and vulnerable residents under its Blu Card program.

Mayor Nancy Binay announced Friday that digital distributions of the P6,000 incentive started Thursday via the GCash e-wallet for residents with registered and validated accounts.

For more than 8,000 senior citizens who lack access to digital wallets, the city will conduct manual, onsite payouts at designated venues across 23 barangays from 3 to 10 June.

“We have made sure that no qualified beneficiary will be left out because of lack of access to an e-wallet,” Binay said, adding that the initiative ensures all qualified seniors receive the benefits intended for them.

The mayor cited that while the city continues to adopt digital innovations to improve efficiency, it remains flexible by providing alternative distribution methods for disadvantaged constituents.

The schedule for the manual barangay payouts has been posted on the city’s official Facebook page.

Binay urged Blu Card holders using the mobile wallet option to ensure their accounts are active and properly registered to avoid transaction delays.

Beneficiaries who miss their scheduled onsite payout dates can claim their incentives from 11 June and between 15 and 18 June at the Makati City Hall Cash Division.