Selected Mercury Drug branches across the country, including those in Quezon City, are now accepting guarantee letters from beneficiaries of the DSWD’s Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program, effective June 2026. This provides a crucial, convenient option for QC residents facing crises to immediately access necessary medications or supplies covered by their AICS assistance without needing to pay out-of-pocket first. Beneficiaries must first obtain a valid guarantee letter from DSWD, then present it at one of the specific participating Mercury Drug branch locations listed by the agency to redeem assistance.
Background
The Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) is a major social welfare program of the DSWD that provides immediate financial, medical, burial, transportation, or educational assistance to individuals and families undergoing crises. A guarantee letter is a key instrument within this program, authorizing partner establishments like Mercury Drug to release specific goods or services to eligible beneficiaries.
Source: Rappler