ILOILO CITY, Nov. 21 -- An investigation is ongoing on the reported "cut" in the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) released to calamity-affected residents of Iloilo City.

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary Paul Ledesma, in a press conference on Friday, said he was tasked by Secretary Rex Gatchalian to lead the fact-finding investigation that began on Tuesday.

He said they have started interviewing some of the complainants and have a team at the regional office ready to assist more complainants.

Based on the information they received, he said, the alleged cuts range from PHP8,000 to PHP9,000.

"Here in Iloilo City, this is the first time that we created a fact-finding investigation...