“Our coordination with Landbank is crucial because we need to properly dispose the cash grants to those who deserve it,” said Rivera, who is also deputy program manager for 4Ps in Region 12.
“Let us remember that for every single centavo that is wasted, for every mistake made in the process and for every duty that is neglected, a particular child is deprived of his/her right for education and good health,” she cited in a statement.
Also known as the Soccsksargen Region, Region 12 comprises the provinces of South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat Sarangani, North Cotabato and the cities of General Santos, Koronadal, Tacurong, Kidapawan and Cotabato.
Luz Escara, branch manager of LandBank in Koronadal, said they committed to regularly communicate with the DSWD-12 regarding the issues, concerns and problems that they would encounter in the processing of the grants for the 4Ps beneficiaries.
“I noticed that as we work together, we’re beginning to perfect the processes. This is a good indication of our relationship with DSWD,” she said.
Escara said they have responded to the DSWD’s earlier call for the bank to observe the proper protocol in handling the payout for the beneficiaries.
“We have also provided missionary Automated Teller Machines in the municipalities of Glan, Maasim and Kiamba in Sarangani as support to the program,” she said.
“LandBank personnel are ready to work overtime without receiving additional pay. This is our way of showing our untiring support for this initiative,” Escara added.
