State funds released to various government agencies for their coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) response programs have so far reached P376.57 billion, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said on Thursday.

Data from the Budget department showed that of the amount disbursed as of August 10, the bulk, or P200.97 billion, went to the Department of Social Welfare and Development for its Social Amelioration Program and other expenses.

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