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 how a government initiative can evolve from a basic subsidy into change. Lourdes’ path began with a steadfast commitment to the foundational elements of the ...

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 was established through  Proclamation No. 469, s. 2018 to promote, preserve, and appreciate Philippine culinary heritage while highlighting the importance of local agricultural production in sustaining ...

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 to school, avail themselves of health services, and take this opportunity to change for a different tomorrow.  For Lindy Baraga, a former 4Ps monitored child ...

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 government’s Free Public Internet Access Program, the initiative aims to provide free internet connectivity to underserved and unserved communities, enabling low-income households, including 4Ps families, to ...

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 discounts to low-income households, including 4Ps beneficiaries, in its concession area covering the West Zone of Metro Manila and Cavite. “The program aims to make ...