State auditors found that AICS beneficiaries received duplicate payments under the Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) and that agency personnel drew funds interchangeably from the two programs' budgets. In Eastern Visayas, this was evident after the field office was found to have disbursed P1.44 billion to AICS beneficiaries and P773.6 million to AKAP beneficiaries for similar purposes. COA COA identifies how much was spent under each program for the same assistance in Region XIII in 2024. In terms of assistance, AICS provides cash aid for medical, burial, food, transportation and education needs. Thus, AKAP simply replaces the existing AICS program," COA said.

Source: Philippine Star December 23, 2025 10:56 UTC