The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 4-A (Calabarzon) has extended assistance totaling PHP5.13 billion to over 1.2 million clients under its Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) as of Dec. 9, 2024.

The program provided aid for medical, food, burial, and educational needs.

Joseph Arceo, the public information officer of DSWD-Calabarzon, said in a statement on Thursday that the CIP offers financial assistance and referrals to individuals and families in crisis who cannot meet their immediate needs.

“This includes individuals affected by economic shocks due to hospitalization, illness, job loss, death, or disasters, among other circumstances,” Arceo said.

The amount of assistance granted to each client is based on the assessment conducted by a social worker, taking into account the individual’s or family’s specific crisis situation.

As the year concludes, the field office is engaged in the liquidation process for all financial transactions, including those under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program.

“This process is integral to the field office’s financial accountability report and ensures transparency in all financial transactions,” Arceo said.

The DSWD-Calabarzon’s CIP continues to serve as a lifeline for vulnerable populations in the region, addressing urgent needs and supporting recovery during challenging times. (PNA)