The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) partner-beneficiaries have benefited from their communal and backyard gardening projects. Communal Garden in Balilihan The Balilihan Farmers Marketing Cooperative (BFMC) has grown vegetables in a communal garden for almost four years now. The cooperative’s 24 active members are composed of five (5) 4Ps beneficiaries and 19 non-4Ps beneficiaries. According continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya families benefit from gardening
364 ESGP-PA students complete tertiary education
About 364 students from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) under the Expanded Students Grants-in-Aid Program for Poverty Alleviation (ESGP-PA) completed their tertiary education for school year 2018-2019. The ESGP-PA is implemented by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) together with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) continue reading : 364 ESGP-PA students complete tertiary education
DSWD-7 reveals 2019 Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya provincial winners
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VII has announced the three winners from each four provinces in region 7. Having been chosen after a series of rigorous cluster and provincial desk validation, these winners will be honored during the provincial awarding ceremony this June. The Bohol provincial winner is the Batac continue reading : DSWD-7 reveals 2019 Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya provincial winners
Pantawid girl with congenital condition inspires others not to lose hope
“I was diagnosed with hydrocephalus but despite my condition, I never considered myself a disabled one. Instead, I see this as an inspiration to look for the brighter things in life. I hope through my story I could also inspire and empower others who are suffering from any problems, whether an illness, a brain condition continue reading : Pantawid girl with congenital condition inspires others not to lose hope
DSWD-7 launches Bata Balik Eskwela campaign, seeks provision of school supplies
As the opening of classes for school year 2019-2020 is nearing, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Central Visayas launches its advocacy campaign on “Bata Balik Eskwela.” The Pantawid Pamilya children are one of the stakeholders of the program and are responsible in complying with one of the main conditions of 4Ps, continue reading : DSWD-7 launches Bata Balik Eskwela campaign, seeks provision of school supplies
DSWD-7 opens Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya 2019 tilt
The search is on for the Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya 2019. The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office VII (DSWD) is now looking for new family ambassadors of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). The search is open to all family-beneficiaries of 4Ps and must consist of a father and/or a mother (solo parent) continue reading : DSWD-7 opens Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya 2019 tilt
4Ps Couples Wed for Free in Loon
A total of 22 Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) couples in the town of Loon, Bohol exchanged vows during a free mass civil wedding on April 30, 2019. The free mass civil wedding was sponsored by the Municipal Government of Loon through the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) in partnership with the DSWD-7 continue reading : 4Ps Couples Wed for Free in Loon
Pantawid bene’s daughter: Stop at Nothing
While life never ceases to offer inevitable challenges, Ma. Casandra C. Acab, a daughter of a Pantawid partner-beneficiary, has also constantly kept an indomitable fighting chi to combat all these that have tried to hamper her way in sailing through her studies, fulfilling not just her dream but her mother’s too. Casandra, the fourth child continue reading : Pantawid bene’s daughter: Stop at Nothing
Blessing in Disguise
Life is like a roller coaster ride. There are ups; there are downs. One may experience a mixed of emotions but keeping a good grip is essential. A good example of this is Paulo Torino’s story. Born from parents who are farmers in Barangay Sohoton, Badian in midwest Cebu, the young Paulo dreamt of finishing continue reading : Blessing in Disguise
4Ps Parent Leaders attend PhilHealth ‘SHInES’ campaign in Bohol
The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) parent leaders in the town of Jagna, Bohol attended the Social Health Insurance Education Series (SHInES) campaign of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation’s (PhilHealth) held last April 2, 2019. Parent Leaders joined the half-day activity together with the Municipal Health Officer (MHO), the staff from the Municipal Social Welfare continue reading : 4Ps Parent Leaders attend PhilHealth ‘SHInES’ campaign in Bohol