The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), took center stage at the Asia-Pacific Social Protection Week (APSP), at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Headquarters in Manila on 26-28 September 2023. This regional event gathered social protection experts and practitioners, including decision-makers from across Asia and the Pacific, to address the challenges and opportunities presented by social protection in the post-COVID recovery and response to emerging crises. With the theme "Social Protection in ...

“As we endure the pain from all the sacrifices and struggles in life, the wheel of life continues to roll. Today, you may be at the bottom but do not lose hope. Instead, work hard, persevere, and have faith in God to achieve your goals in life and rise from the bottom,” said Lilian A. Castañeda, one of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) graduates from Barangay Cadaclan, City of San Fernando, La Union, during their 4Ps graduation ceremony on ...

"No dreams are too high for those whose spirits are undaunted and with might." This has been proven true by Frederick Ramirez and Joshen Nazario, beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), who have both demonstrated excellence in their chosen field of sports despite the hardships of life. After losing his mother in 2016, Frederick's dream of having a good future seemed out of reach. His father earned a meager income as a coastal fisherman in La Union. However, ...

Quezon City - The most recent Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LET) results reveal 4Ps beneficiaries among the topnotchers and passers, proving the success of human capital development under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).  According to preliminary Field Office (FO) reports, a total of 1165 4Ps beneficiaries passed the exam and 14 of them are topnotchers. There were a total of six (6) former beneficiaries who became topnotchers for the elementary level. Ms. Jacqueline E. Salvacion and Ms. Nishrien ...

The Lauzon family on the island of Talalora, Samar was among the households who rely on a meager income to survive each day. Melania recalled her struggles to make ends meet for the family with her husband, Romeo, was a carpenter, and their six children. Melania cleaned their neighbors' laundry in order to supplement their family's income. Unfortunately, they were still unable to satisfy their daily needs even after pooling their earnings together. She claimed her children would have to ...