With Republic Act No. 11310, also known as the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) Act, the continuity and sustainability of the program is now assured. The law makes the program more robust by prioritizing farmers and fisher folks; strengthening livelihood and employment opportunities for beneficiaries; ensuring civil society organizations’ seats in the advising councils; and continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries, partners exalt CCT Law

“Gusto ko talagang makapagtapos dahil ito ang aking pangarap (I really want to finish my education because this is my dream),” said Cassey, not her real name. She sees herself to becoming a business owner someday after owning a degree in business administration. Though having the urge to pursue her education, Cassey was disheartened because continue reading : Disabled physically but not in spirit

In Region 1, a total of 29,300 Pantawid Pamilya children are not attending school (NAS): 18,432 from Pangasinan; 4,518 from La Union; 3,420 from Ilocos Sur; and 2,930 from Ilocos Norte. Based on the Beneficiary Tracking Report, parents’ decision and loss of interest topped the major reasons of children not attending school. Other reasons are continue reading : NAS children go back to school through Bata Balik Eskwela

“Hindi namin inisip na maging kampeon. Ang inisip namin ay kung paano ipatutupad ang Bio-Intensive Gardening (BIG) sa aming barangay. Ito ay isang napakalaking responsibilidad. Napatunayan naming sa pamamagitan ng BIG, posible ang organikong pagtatanim (We did not think of being the champion. All we have in mind is how to implement Bio-Intensive Gardening in continue reading : Bolinao, Pangasinan is 2019 Model BIG Winner

A youthful glow behind the old age is manifested in the face and personality of a centenarian in Brgy. Puroc a Dacquel, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur. Her secret? Those sweet smiles, laughter, and charm have been part of her daily life leaving her body invigorated.  This is Lola Michaela “Maxima” Adriatico, the only centenarian in continue reading : Centenarian 101

Sitting on a rocking chair while sipping a hot coffee and rubbing her cane in a gloomy afternoon, playing around with her grand daughters and sons, or challenging her reflexes with crochet.   This is how other old women spend their senior years but not to a 62-year-old Super Lola in Brgy. Salindeg, Vigan City, continue reading : Retired but not Tired

“When I entered high school, I had low self-esteem but as years went by, I earned my confidence and learned to defend myself,” shared Christopher Ragunton, a Grade 12 student as he recalled how he started his secondary days at the Nagbukel National High School, Nagbukel, Ilocos Sur. Many times, Christopher and his co-beneficiaries were continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya Senior High School leads batch 2018-2019

First four picture from the left: Education Focal Persons Last two picture from the left: Health Focal Persons To recognize the invaluable efforts and services of partner stakeholders or Pantawid Pamilya Focals from the schools and health facilities who have been crucial to the successful implementation of the Program, the Department of Social Welfare and continue reading : DSWD FO 1 recognizes Pantawid Pamilya Focal Persons