In a strong show of support for exiting beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), partner Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Central Visayas have pledged a total of Php 19,076,438.00 worth of programs and services to help sustain the well-being of households graduating from the government’s conditional cash transfer program.

The CSOs formalized their commitment during the recent annual CSO Consultation Dialogue for the provinces of Cebu and Bohol, where they crafted a 4Ps convergence plan to ensure the continued support of 4Ps households as they transition out of the program.

The initiative aligns with the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) call for enhanced collaboration and provision of complementary services from various stakeholders, including CSOs, national government agencies (NGAs), and local government units (LGUs).

In Cebu, partner CSOs pledged Php 5,406,438 worth of programs focusing on livelihood, skills training, education, health, nutrition, children, mental health advocacy, and other relevant information campaigns, integrated into the monthly Family Development Sessions (FDS).

CSOs in Cebu that committed support include: Bidlisiw Foundation, Inc., Passerelles Numeriques Philippines, Inc., Global Initiative for Exchange and Development, World Hope International, Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI), Restore Children and Family Services, World Vision Foundation, Inc., Philippine Augustinians Development Office, KNAUF Gypsum Philippines, Inc., Mynimo, Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), Cebu People’s Multipurpose Cooperative, Lamac Multipurpose Cooperative, Mandaue City Public Market Multipurpose Cooperative, Palawan Pawnshop Group of Companies, University of Cebu–CARES, Cebu Roosevelt Memorial College, NACPHIL, IHELP, and the Values Formation and Spiritual Transformation Council Philippines.

Meanwhile, in Bohol, 17 CSO partners committed a total of Php 13,670,000.00 in services geared toward livelihood and technical-vocational training, namely agricultural production, aquaculture, food processing, tailoring, and eco-bag production.

These CSOs include Speech Language and Beyond Therapy, Inc., Sunbeam Global Values Formation and Leadership Training Inc., PROCESS Bohol, Inc., Badjao Bridge Inc., International Care Ministries, Inc., BIDEF, VOH Orphanage, NACPHIL, Shepherd’s Arms Foundation, Inc., Bohol Sunshine Home Foundation, Trinity’s Angel Care Home Orphanage, World Vision Foundation, Inc., IMAP, Bohol Island State University, Community Economic Venture Inc., Arms of Love, and Fullness Home Orphanage Inc.

Beyond skills development, several CSOs in Bohol will also extend support through educational scholarships, therapy services, mobile and community learning hubs, and health and nutrition programs, including free medical consultations, diagnostic tests, and the construction of sanitary facilities.

“Together we can quietly move, but we work strategically to deliver the best service for our 4Ps partner-beneficiaries. Moving forward collectively will have a greater impact on their lives, most especially for their children. Collaboration with various stakeholders through convergence is at the center of our master plan so that we can achieve a greater impact in transforming lives,” said Bonifacio M. Calapan, Visayas Operations Manager of World Vision Foundation, Inc.

The partner CSOs represent a diverse range of stakeholders, including Social Welfare and Development Agencies (SWDAs), private companies, cooperatives, academic institutions, and faith-based organizations, reflecting the growing support for sustainable, community-driven development.

Launched in 2008 and institutionalized through Republic Act No. 11310 in 2019, the 4Ps provides conditional cash grants to poor households to support education, health, and nutrition. The program’s holistic approach, including psychosocial and educational components, such as the FDS, aims to empower families to achieve improved and sustained well-being. ###