MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Anti-Poverty Czar (ex) Atty. Larry Gadon supports the massive distribution of Band-Aid to the poorest of the poor Filipinos, saying this move is proof that the administration is moving fast to stamp out poverty in the country.

Gadon told The Adobo Chronicles that the program will cost the government P2.5 BILLION and will benefit 1 Million poor families beginning next year.

Recipients will each receive a family-sized box of of adhesive bandage costing P2,577 each.

“That’s significant savings for our poor families, “ Gadon stressed.

Registration to become a beneficiary of the program will be from August 1-December 31, 2023.