SONA: Creatives got lion's share in COVID-19 relief funds

Friday, November 13, 2020

Out of the P19.4 million Masisi announced that 9,090 artists received P14.3 million that is 73% of the total money, PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

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Masisi said by September 2020, a total of P19.4 million had been paid to youth, athletes and artists to help them cope with the effects of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Out of the P19.4 million Masisi announced that 9,090 artists received P14.3 million that is 73% of the total money. “…340 youth received P1.5 million, while 889 athletes received P3.5 million of the relief package,” he said.

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SONA: Creatives got lion's share in COVID-19 relief funds

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