Card holders will just need to choose items falling under said food groups through DSWD-accredited retailers. Instead of money, the digital cards will be loaded with food equivalents which will be composed of 50% carbohydrates, 30% protein, and 20% fats.
Gatchalian clarified that this program will use food as currency and not the physical food stamps,
Gatchalian said his department is working with various experts, including the United Nations’ World Food Program for technical expertise, multiple experts in his department, and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).ĭigital cards are set to be given to the intended beneficiaries to ensure that the P3,000 will be spent on food.
