ZAMBOANGA CITY -The regional office of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), together with 16 other regions in the country, simultaneously celebrated the 2nd year anniversary of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) today. It can be recalled that the Republic Act 11310 or the 4Ps Act was passed into law last 2019. continue reading : DSWD-9 joins nationwide 4Ps anniversary celebration
Over 18,000 households targeted to graduate from 4Ps in ZamPen
Approximately 18,000 households across Zamboanga Peninsula are expected to graduate from the country’s condition cash transfer program or the 4Ps this year. This figure is based on the database of No Eligible Dependents which are subject for exiting from the program. The Regional Program Management Office (RPMO) of 4Ps in Region 9 is yet to continue reading : Over 18,000 households targeted to graduate from 4Ps in ZamPen
The 4P’s of Success
When you are tested and beaten by life, you become the best version of yourself. It is when we go through adversities that we are molded into the best form that we can be. A proof of this is a young lad named Kerwin from Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte. With his undeniable talent in writing continue reading : The 4P’s of Success
Zamboanga Sibugay signs ordinance against 4Ps cash card pawning
The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of the Province of Zamboanga Sibugay recently approved an ordinance that prohibits any person and/or business establishment to require and/or accept cash cards of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) as collaterals for financial loans. The ordinance stipulates the prohibited acts as specified in the National Advisory Council (NAC) Resolution No. 20 continue reading : Zamboanga Sibugay signs ordinance against 4Ps cash card pawning
Woman Butchers Gender Stereotypes
In a world where physical strength rules and where generally men dominate, where does a woman stand? The answer is at a slaughterhouse. Meet Luzvilla Quicay-Salbidos or simply Bella, a 43-year-old mother of four, who works at a slaughterhouse as a Butcher. To many, it may seem odd that a woman is working at a continue reading : Woman Butchers Gender Stereotypes
IP Communities receive livelihood kits from 4Ps
85 Indigenous People (IP) families from the Municipality of Mabuhay, Zamboanga Sibugay have received motorized boats as livelihood kits from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) under the Modified Conditional Cash Transfer (MCCT) track. Four barangays and associations benefited from the initiative namely: Taguisian Islanders Association (42 beneficiaries); Tandu-Comot Taguisian Islanders Association (22 beneficiaries); and continue reading : IP Communities receive livelihood kits from 4Ps
DSWD strengthens policies on 4Ps implementation
As they continue to improve their programs and services, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recently approved stiffer policies in the implementation of the country’s conditional cash transfer program known as the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). One of which is the newly released Memorandum Circular 38 or the Guidelines on the Commission continue reading : DSWD strengthens policies on 4Ps implementation
Serbisyo Caravan: Serbisyo sa Tanan (Service to All)
When we were told about how difficult it is to get to Sitio Logdeck, Barangay Tampilisan, Municipality of Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay, we did not exactly know what challenge we accepted until it was time to go. Boy, it took us a whole-day trekking on numerous hills, barefoot walking on muddy trails, crossing over rivers, and continue reading : Serbisyo Caravan: Serbisyo sa Tanan (Service to All)