December 4, 2024 – Through the effort of Mayor Albee Benitez, the City of Bacolod, together with the Department of Social Aelfare and Development (DSWD), conducted an Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) Financial Assistance payout today at the Gonzaga Gym, Brgy. Taculing, Bacolod City.

Led by Mayor Albee Benitez, Special Assistant to the Mayor Engr. Mae Cuaycong, Councilors Thaddy Sayson, Em Ang, Al Espino, Vladi Gonzalez, and Kalaw Puentevella, together with Homer Bais, Bobby Rojas, and Manapla Vice Mayor Edgar Pagayonan.

A number of 500 beneficaries received amounts ranging from Php 3,000 – 10,000 depending on the type of assistance that covers medical and burial aid.

During the event, Mayor Albee Benitez expressed his intention to make changes in the payout system which will prioritize the convenience of the beneficiaries through the GCash app or tap card. He also added that the Bayad Agad program will also utilize the use of cards.

(Source: Bacolod City Public Information Office)