MANILA Mayor Francisco ‘Isko Moreno’ Domagoso has approved the release of cash grants to students of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila.

Under the city’s Social Amelioration Program, 7,266 PLM students who are bona fide residents of Manila will receive financial assistance. These students can get their monthly allowance through cash cards from the Land Bank of the Philippines.

“We are happy to shift our SAP releases to cash cards for a seamless experience in delivering help that’s urgently needed by our students. This is just one of many ways we adapt to the new normal,” PLM President Emmanuel Leyco said.

“We thank the city government under the leadership of our beloved Mayor Francisco ‘Isko Moreno’ Domagoso for making this possible,” he added.

The university said that 2,906 students  received their Land Bank cash cards on Saturday, March 13, 2021.

“Those who previously applied for the cash cards are notified via e-mail advising them on how to claim the cards. Latest data show that 3,875 students are eligible to receive their cards, giving way to electronic distribution,” PLM said.

“The remaining students who have not yet applied may do so online by submitting the requirements through the SAP portal of PLM’s Computerized Registration System. The cards contain the allowances for January to March, while succeeding benefits will be transferred to the bank accounts directly,” it added.

To claim the cash cards, the students should bring a copy of their student enrollment record and the signed cash card application form with a “2 x 2” ID picture attached.

Cash cards will only be released to the students.