For many, the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) is seen as a superficial ‘ayuda’ or “band-aid” solution that acts as temporary relief. But for Atlanta Star Bilason Arcilla, it was a lifeline that supported her eventually moving them out from the impoverished life. “Tinawid kami ng programa mula sa matinding kahirapan patungo sa mas maayos continue reading : 4Ps former monitored child in Albay turns life survival into public service
4Ps celebrates dignity of work this Labor Day The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) joins the nation in honoring Filipino workers this Labor Day, underscoring that its beneficiaries are not just recipients of the government’s aid but also active contributors to the country’s labor force. Across the country, more than 1.4 million 4Ps members are continue reading : 4Ps celebrates dignity of work this Labor Day
In the coastal town of Santa Fe, Cebu, Ma. Lourdes A. Burrasca stands as a beacon of hope and resilience, demonstrating that poverty is not a barrier but a challenge that can be overcome with the right support. Her remarkable journey is a testament to the transformative asset of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, showcasing continue reading : The Lead Learner: Rising from 4Ps Member to Community Pillar
As the country observes Filipino Food Month this April, the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) underscores its support for local food systems and for beneficiary families engaged in farming, fishing, and other agriculture-based livelihoods, recognizing their roles in ensuring food security and community resilience. Also known as Buwan ng Kalutong Pilipino, the annual observance continue reading : 4Ps reaffirms support to farmer, fisherfolk beneficiaries as country observes Filipino Food Month
The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) is often dismissed as mere financial aid— a label that is easy to say, but far removed from the daily realities of the families who rely on it. For its beneficiary families, it is not just a cash assistance. It is a commitment, making sure that their children go continue reading : Taxpayers’ investment pays off as former 4Ps child builds career overseas
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in partnership with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), continues to advance efforts to improve digital access among Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries through the ongoing nationwide rollout of the Bayanihan SIM Project under the DICT’s JuanSIM ng Bayan Program. Anchored on the continue reading : DSWD, DICT expand digital access for 4Ps families through Bayanihan SIM nationwide rollout
The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) is encouraging its beneficiaries to apply for the Expanded Enhanced Lifeline Program (Expanded ELP) of West Zone concessionaire, Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad), to avail of discounted water rates and help ease their expenses. The Expanded ELP is a social protection initiative of Maynilad that provides higher water bill continue reading : 4Ps encourages beneficiaries to apply for Maynilad water lifeline subsidy
The government is ramping up efforts to ensure long-term financial protection for low-income Filipinos, particularly the beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), through the rollout of the “4Ps AlkanSSSya Program,” a joint project between the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Social Security System (SSS). Formalized through the signing of continue reading : DSWD, SSS ramp up rollout of 4Ps AlkanSSSya Program to strengthen financial security of poor families
A Tagbanua educator and former 4Ps beneficiary uses Indigenous Peoples Education (IPED) to help students see their culture—and themselves—in the classroom. PUERTO PRINCESA, Palawan — In a classroom tucked within a remote indigenous community, April Joy Amada teaches more than reading and writing. For her students, many of whom belong to the Tagbanua group, school continue reading : 4Ps graduate brings indigenous education to Tagbanua learners in Palawan
Photo Credit: 4Ps BARMM The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), will begin registering more than 493,000 new beneficiaries starting in March using data from the Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) as the official basis for identifying eligible families. Following the passing of Republic Act No. 11315 or continue reading : 4Ps to register new family beneficiaries using CBMS data