DSWD Field Office 1 – Ilocos Region Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program’s partners and stakeholders were at the limelight during the 4Ps Partnership Summit 2024 for their achievements and contributions in the program implementation.

The participants’ desire to level up their commitment was even more intensified during the debut of the DSWD FO 1’s PUSO Management Information System (MIS), launched by 4Ps Division Chief Rosalyn L. Descallar. The said MIS which purposively captures the needs of 4Ps household beneficiaries is now open for access to all stakeholders through entering into a Memorandum of Agreement with the DSWD.

A key moment of this year’s Partnership Summit was the awarding of the Search for Model LGU Implementing 4Ps 2024, which promotes stronger collaboration with local governments. The Local Government of Sigay was honored as the Regional Winner last year.

Meanwhile, the local government of Narvacan was recognized as a member of the Millionaire’s Club for providing at least a Million Budgetary Allocation for the 4Ps. The said local government unit allocated 5M budget for the program, as indicated on the approved Annual Investment Plan.

Also, the Province of La Union holds the record of 100% of the local government units with organized 4Ps Youth Group Formation, Sangguniang Bayan Resolution, and conduct of 4Ps Graduation Ceremonies.

During the summit, it was also reported that Pangasinan is the sole province in Region 1 with Provincial Ordinance addressing cash card pawning and loan sharks. In addition, a 4Ps Focal Person at the provincial level was designated. This year, the Provincial Government of Pangasinan launched the Provincial Action Team Tungtungan sponsoring 29 4Ps beneficiaries as scholars.

DSWD FO 1 Regional Director Marie Angela S. Gopalan articulated that achieving great things starts with every small contribution. She added that each recognition is a meaningful testament to the dedication of the stakeholders to uplift the lives of the 4Ps household beneficiaries. (by: Jaesem Ryan A. Gaces, 4Ps Information Officer)