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DSWD chief denies rejecting OVP referrals

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.

Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian. TMT file photo