61 The right to social security of the workers in the informal economy/ sector wage rates for two months starting April 2021 and the participants affirmed that they received the 1st and 2nd tranche of the cash subsidy. Unfortunately, the assistance was not sufficient to cover the basic necessities of a family of five (5). As noted above, the WIES are spending PhP 8,666.70 monthly for food alone and PhP 20,397.30 for other basic necessities. Assuming they received the two (2) tranches, PhP 16,000 is still not enough to cover the monthly expenditure of the family of five (5) for two (2) months especially for the WIES who suddenly lost their livelihoods. Additionally, the release of the 2nd tranche of the cash subsidy was delayed and started its payout only in July 2021. This has even caused challenges for them as they have to stretch out the first cash assistance to more than a month until they receive the second payout. a. The initiative of the agencies to open various channels i.e. banks or ATMs, money transfer services, such as Palawan Express or M Lhuillier, digital payment applications like GCash or Paymaya, and physical delivery of the cash to facilitate the disbursement of financial assistance to beneficiaries is commendable. This makes the process of releasing the cash subsidy more efficient, more convenient, and safer for the beneficiaries. It lessens the risk of the beneficiaries getting infected with the virus as it minimizes the time of exposure of the beneficiaries to the public. b. Allegations of political accommodations and close ties with government officials as a ground for qualification to the Social Amelioration Program are disturbing. The emergency subsidy has been allocated primarily for the vulnerable sectors such as senior citizens, persons with disabilities, pregnant women, solo parents, OFWs (distress at repatriated), indigenous people, homeless, farmers, fisherfolks, self-employed, informal settlers, and those under “No Work-No Pay” arrangements i.e. drivers, househelp, construction workers, etc. However, the issues surrounding the preparation and finalization of the list of beneficiaries could have opened opportunities for the implementers to give cash aid to ineligible families, including those with whom they have close or political ties. c. The national government agency should, in instances like this, ensure that the guidelines are clear, specific, simple, and coherent to make sure that the benefits and entitlements of citizens during this crisis get to the right beneficiaries