(from PIDS Facebook post) Children from Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) families continue to aspire for better opportunities and brighter futures, according to a recent study released by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS).  The study, titled “Dreams and Small Means: Career Aspirations of Children in the Philippine 4Ps Program,” examined the career goals of nearly 10,000 children and young adults aged 10 to 25 from economically disadvantaged families across the country, including those from 4Ps families.  “The recent ...

For 13-year-old Francis Tiburcio Ramos of Llanera, Nueva Ecija, crossing the finish line first at the Palarong Pambansa 2026 marked another milestone in a journey shaped by family support, years of training, and adjustment after a life-changing accident at a young age. A beneficiary of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), Francis won the gold medal in the 100-meter dash under the Visually Impaired (VI T11) category, becoming one of the 407 child-athletes from 4Ps families who participated in this ...

Socialized condominium units were formally turned over to seven beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) who availed of the low-cost units under the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program after its awarding ceremony held on May 21 at the People’s Ville, Barangay Riverside, Calinan District, Davao City. 4Ps National Program Manager and Director Gemma B. Gabuya emphasized that housing initiatives such as the Expanded 4PH Program complement the objectives of 4Ps by helping families achieve long-term ...

As schools across the country prepare to welcome millions of learners for school year 2026-2027, the opening of classes once again serves as more than just the start of another academic year. For many children from poor families, it is also the beginning of new opportunities, renewed hope, and dreams waiting to be achieved. This is why the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) continues to strengthen its support for education by encouraging families and communities to become active partners in ...

🗓️ Updated on May 20, 2026. The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) continues to prove that investing in education is an investment in a brighter future, as 86 former monitored children of the program secured spots in the Top 10 of the March 2026 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET). The remarkable achievements highlight how sustained government support in education can transform lives, break intergenerational poverty, and produce future professionals who now stand among the country’s best.  According to 4Ps National ...