DSWD SEC. GATCHALIAN PUSHES FULL DIGITALIZATION OF CASH AID DISTRIBUTION DSWD Asec. Irene Dumlao emphasized that Secretary Rex Gatchalian is strongly committed to digitalizing the distribution of cash assistance programs to better protect beneficiaries. Dumlao noted that the agency is heavily investing in digital systems in line with the President’s directive, while Atty. Edwin Lacierda, drawing from his experience in the fintech sector, said digital payouts reduce opportunities for abuse, inclu