The City of Manila is releasing ₱696,707,920 in financial assistance this October 2026 to more than 333,000 beneficiaries covering senior citizens, persons with disabilities, solo parents, students, teachers, and public safety personnel as part of its third quarter Social Amelioration Program.
Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso announced the releases through his “Talk to the People” Facebook Live broadcast urging residents to share the information with their families and communities.
“Ang total po na makikinabang sa Lungsod ng Maynila ay 333,258 individuals with taxpayers’ money of 696 million pesos.”
“Ang total po na makikinabang sa Lungsod ng Maynila ay 333,258 individuals with taxpayers’ money of 696 million pesos,” Domagoso said, adding that the city deliberately staggered the releases across three payout periods given the volume of beneficiaries.
The first release, scheduled from October 12 to 15, covers Manila Police District personnel, Manila Fire Department members, Grade 12 students under the Division of City Schools, Unibersidad de Manila students, and DCS teachers, along with subsidies for E.A.R.I.S.T. and Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, amounting to a combined ₱209,110,920 for 31,180 individuals and the two institutions.
A second release from October 19 to 23 covers Bureau of Jail Management and Penology personnel and PLM student allowances, reaching 8,295 additional beneficiaries for a total of ₱26,699,500.
The final release from October 28 to 30 covers beneficiaries under the city’s monetary allowance program: 12,118 PWD minors, 51,916 PWD adults, 16,177 solo parents, and 213,572 senior citizens, amounting to ₱460,897,500.
The final release from October 28 to 30 covers 293,783 beneficiaries under the city’s monetary allowance program: 12,118 PWD minors, 51,916 PWD adults, 16,177 solo parents, and 213,572 senior citizens, amounting to ₱460,897,500.
Barangay chairmen and treasurers are to receive cash-out schedules for the senior citizens, solo parents, and PWD allowances by district, with Districts 1 and 2 scheduled on October 28, Districts 3 and 4 on October 29, and Districts 5 and 6 on October 30.
“Habang ako po ang inyong Mayor ay patuloy tayong mamumuhunan sa pangunahing pangangailangan ng taumbayan,” Domagoso said, citing the city’s mandate to address minimum basic needs in housing, education, healthcare, and employment while sustaining its social amelioration programs.
