Government funds disbursed to state agencies for their respective coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic response programs have surged to P498.5 billion, based on the data from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).

Latest figures from the agency showed that of the amount released as of December 11, the bulk, or P217.42 billion, went to the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

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