SOCIAL Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Monday denied that his agency rejected referrals for assistance from the Office of the Vice President (OVP).

"We do not reject [any request for financial assistance]. All those who needed help were assisted. It's as simple as that," Gatchalian said.

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