Government: More than 2.3 million Panamanians continue to receive wages, subsidies and other benefits
According to figures released by the National Government, a population of at least 2,363,691 Panamanians continues to receive income from the State through wage payments, social subsidies, the payment of scholarships, digital vouchers, as well as the delivery of bags of food, in the midst of the crisis by Covid-19.
Laurentino Cortizo's government reported that 580,000 bags of food and 667,000 solidarity bonds have been delivered through the Panama Solidarity program.
While some 84,000 Panamanians Thursday April 30 onwards will be able to use their $ 80 monthly digital vouchers in supermarkets.
In their first stage, the 'vouchers' will benefit peddlers, wallets registered with the National Lottery and employees whose contracts have been suspended through the Ministry of Labor and Labor Development, and artists registered with the Ministry of Culture.
Furthermore, it was reported that 293,376 retirees continue to receive their payments and a total of 640 athletes have received government aid.
The Ministry of Social Development also continues to disburse financial support to the beneficiaries of the programs.
In addition, a total of 8,465 Panamanians receive social benefits through the Food and Nutrition Security Plan (Senapan).
While some 84,000 Panamanians Thursday April 30 onwards will be able to use their $ 80 monthly digital vouchers in supermarkets.
In their first stage, the 'vouchers' will benefit peddlers, wallets registered with the National Lottery and employees whose contracts have been suspended through the Ministry of Labor and Labor Development, and artists registered with the Ministry of Culture.
Furthermore, it was reported that 293,376 retirees continue to receive their payments and a total of 640 athletes have received government aid.
The Ministry of Social Development also continues to disburse financial support to the beneficiaries of the programs.
In addition, a total of 8,465 Panamanians receive social benefits through the Food and Nutrition Security Plan (Senapan).