DSWD6 releases PHP 4.9M Social Pension to 1,657 senior citizens in Tangalan, Aklan

TANGALAN, Aklan – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VI, through its Social Pension (SocPen) Program, successfully conducted a two-day payout activity in the Municipality of Tangalan, Aklan.

A total of Php 4,971,000 in social pension was released to 1,657 indigent senior citizens, providing financial assistance to help ease their daily expenses, particularly for medicines and other basic needs.
Beneficiaries from the 15 barangays of Tangalan each received PHP 3,000 in cash assistance, representing their 3rd quarter Social Pension for 2026.

The payout activity was led by the Municipal Local Government Unit (MLGU) of Tangalan, through the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) headed by Leonardo P. Bantad JR., RSW, in coordination with the Municipal Treasurer’s Office led by Angelyn A. Rubias and Municipal Treasurer’s Office staff.

The activity was conducted with the support of Mayor HON. Gene T. Fuentes demonstrating the strong commitment of the local government in ensuring that social protection services reach the municipality’s indigent senior citizens.

The payout was monitored by PDO I Alyssa Dario Social Welfare Assistant (SWA) MA. Fatima S. Terre and the dedicated Social Pension staff to ensure the orderly and efficient distribution of financial assistance to the beneficiaries.

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