“Going online is way faster and more affordable.”
The Davao City government launched an online program named “Lingap Para sa Mahirap,” which continues to provide financial support to struggling Dabawenyos. Since 2024, the program has served almost 2,840 clients.
Online Services: Lingap
The city government’s online platform for the Lingap para sa Mahirap program continues to assist underprivileged Dabawenyos, having served 2,840 clients in 2024. From January to February of this year, the platform has helped 366 clients, enabling them to request aid without visiting the office.
Services Offered
Joan Paralisan, Team Leader of Online Lingap, explained that the online service mirrors the assistance provided to walk-in clients, including help with hospital and funeral bills, dialysis treatment, and medical procedures. Residents can submit their requirements through the Lingap para sa Mahirap official Facebook page for quicker processing. Paralisan encouraged the use of scanned documents to ensure clarity.
Online transactions take about five to ten minutes and operate from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Lingap program also has satellite offices in various locations, including Calinan, Marilog, Toril, Bunawan, Paquibato, and the Almendras Gymnasium compound.
