State funds extended to government agencies for their coronavirus pandemic response programs have jumped to P564.6 billion, according to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).

Budget department data showed on Thursday that of the amount released as of February 10, the bulk, or P217.41 billion, went to the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

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