The collaboration between the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 7 and the Municipal Government of Dalaguete in implementing the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) is one of the cornerstones of social development in the municipality. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to uplift the lives of poor and vulnerable families to continue reading : DSWD and LGU Dalaguete: Sustained partnership towards more self-sufficient 4Ps households
“Lisud gayud ang kinabuhi namo sa una kompara karun nga naapil nami sa 4Ps (Our life was really in difficult compared now that we are part of 4Ps),” said Arlene Vallecera. Commonly known as “Lyn” among her peers and neighbors in their community in Barangay Marcelo, Mabini, in the northern part of Bohol, she shared continue reading : Overcoming obstacles through perseverance: A 4Ps family story
“My life is a testament to the transformative power of resilience and an unwavering belief in oneself. My journey, though marked by challenges, is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the boundless potential within each of us,” said Richiel Mae Galvadores. Born into a humble beginning in the picturesque village of continue reading : The transformative power of resilience: From a bullied child to a beauty queen
To further strengthen the coordination with local government units (LGUs) in Cebu, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 7 recently conducted a consultation dialogue about the implementation of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). It is the first event since the institutionalization of 4Ps in 2019, which gathers Cebu’s local chief continue reading : DSWD-7 conducts Cebu LCE consultation dialogue for 4Ps
“Lisod kaayo nga mahimong pobre, pero kon wala tay buhaton sa atong kapobrehon magpabilin gayud ang atong pamilya nga walay asenso (Being poor is very hard, but if we don’t do anything, our family will remain poor),” Rizza Francisco said. Rizza and Ronald Francisco, a married couple from the town of San Jose in Negros continue reading : Transformation: the key to self-sufficiency in a 4Ps family
“Ganahan gyud mokaon akong mga anak og gulay mao nga nakatabang ang Garden Tower sa among pangsud-an (My children really like to eat vegetables; that’s why the Garden Tower helped in providing our viand),” said Geralyn Rosales, a 4Ps beneficiary from Barangay Logon, Daanbantayan, Cebu. As a housewife and a mother of three (3) children, continue reading : USANA Foundation helps build Garden Tower in Malapascua for 4Ps beneficiaries
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office VII (DSWD) seeks new family ambassadors for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). The search is open to all family beneficiaries of the 4Ps and must consist of a father, mother, child, or children, solo parents, and their child or children. The Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya aims continue reading : DSWD 7 calls nomination for 2024 Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya
Home is one of the necessities of a family. It is a safe place for a family to come together. Yet, in these modern times, poor households in the country struggle to have their own houses. That was the case before for the Miot family from Ayungon, Negros Oriental. “There were times that our children continue reading : Home Sweet Home: A bittersweet lesson of perseverance in a 4Ps family
“Ang kalisod dili babag sa kalamboan, ang edukasyon maoy yawi sa kalamboan (Poverty is not the hindrance to success, but education is the key to success),” said Sahara Torres. Sahara came from an impoverished family in the town of San Jose, Negros Oriental. Born into humble circumstances, Sahara’s family constantly struggled, where meeting basic needs continue reading : From Farm to Classroom: A 4Ps Student Journey to Education
“Dako akong pasalamat sa programa nga niabag sa among pamilya labi na sa panahon nga nagkalisud akong mga ginikanan paeskwela nako ug sa akong mga igsoon (I am thankful to the program that assisted our family, especially in the time that our parents were having difficulty sending me and my siblings to school),” said Raymund continue reading : Dreaming beyond borders and embracing service: A vision for self, family, and 4Ps