Around 200 indigenous peoples (IPs) have been rescued in Metro Manila, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Tuesday.
During the public briefing, DSWD Undersecretary Edu Punay said more than 60 Badjaos have been returned to the province while 20 families are temporarily residing at the Jose Fabella Center.
“Sinasagot ng DSWD ang transportation cost at binibigay din natin ng mga nararapat na assistance itong mga IP families. Kabilang po diyan ang pagbibigay natin sa kanila ng P10,000 cash assistance,” he said.Meanwhile, when asked how the agency can ensure that they will no longer return to Metro Manila, Punay said the DSWD is working on giving them birth certificates and identified cards.
“Tayo po ay nag i-initate na rin ng special project para sa birth registration at pag pro-provide po ng identification IDs or identification documents dito sa ating mga IP communities para po sila’y… naka-access sa ating mga programa sa gobyerno,” he said.
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