A social media post alleging that a grieving mother received only ₱50 after seeking financial assistance for the burial of her deceased child, who was a Person with Disability (PWD), has drawn public attention and raised questions about the delivery of social welfare assistance in the municipality of San Fernando, Bukidnon.
The complaint was brought to public attention by Reynald Tayongon Ondil, who identified the mother as Robie Ondil. In his Facebook post, Ondil claimed that Robie went to the municipal government to request burial assistance following the death of her child but allegedly received only ₱50 despite spending hours waiting at the municipal hall.
The account has since prompted reactions from social media users, with some questioning whether the reported amount was consistent with the municipality’s burial assistance procedures and how the request was handled by the concerned office.
The incident has also brought attention to the difficulties faced by economically vulnerable families dealing with funeral expenses, particularly those who lose a family member with a disability. For families already struggling financially, burial costs can add another substantial burden at a time of grief and emotional distress.
However, the circumstances surrounding the reported assistance remain unclear.
The allegation is currently based on Ondil’s social media post and has not been independently verified. It is also not yet established whether the reported ₱50 was intended as the full burial assistance, an initial or partial amount, or a different form of financial support.
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As of publication, the Local Government Unit (LGU) of San Fernando, Bukidnon, and its Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) have not yet released a clarificatory statement or official press release addressing the allegation.
Their explanation is important in establishing what actually transpired, including whether Robie’s application was formally received and evaluated, what assistance was requested, what amount was approved or released, and the basis for the reported ₱50.
The municipal government and the MSWDO should be given the opportunity to explain their procedures and provide their account of the incident before any definitive conclusions are drawn.
The matter raises a broader question about the accessibility, transparency, and responsiveness of local social welfare services, particularly when residents approach government offices for urgent assistance following the death of a family member.
For now, the public allegation warrants clarification, but the reported circumstances should not be treated as established fact until the concerned local government offices have provided their official explanation.
The Mindanao Sentinel will remain open to the response of the LGU of San Fernando and its MSWDO and will update this report should additional verified information become available.