The DSWD – 4Ps Regional Program Management Office conducted an online talk show dubbed as “BABAETaktakan: Stories of Empowerment in line with the celebration of the National Women’s Month Four women were selected, one from each province of the region and were dubbed as Juana Malakas. They confidently shared their stories of empowerment – how continue reading : BABAETaktakan: Stories of Empowerment Talk Show features strong 4Ps Juana Malakas Women Beneficiaries

4Ps Women Beneficiaries in Bauang, La Union attended the Entrepreneurial Mind Setting conducted by the Department of Trade and Industry Regional Office 1 as part of celebrating the National Women’s Month. Ms. Shenna O. Nisperos, Negosyo Center Program Coordinator of DTI Regional Office 1 (top picture), articulated the steps in starting and growing a business continue reading :

Super Woman, a strong anchor, and never gives up. These are among how the 4Ps women beneficiaries of Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan define their roles as mothers, wives, community member during the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) organized by the DSWD Field Office 1 – 4Ps Regional Program Management Office. According to the FGD participants, the pandemic continue reading : 4Ps Women Beneficiaries experiences, content for Family and Youth Development Sessions Module

“I saw how my parents rolled their sleeves under the scorching heat of the sun for us to finish our studies. I was deeply inspired with their sacrifices so, I took up Bachelor of Science in Agriculture to start plowing and cultivating my dreams. I made it with flying colors. And now, I’m reaping the continue reading : College Dean, a former 4Ps beneficiary

A Youth Group composed of 4Ps children formally organized in Brgy. Maticmatic, Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan. It was spearheaded by the DSWD Field Office 1 – 4Ps Regional Program Management Office aimed at having a regular of Youth Development Session. Specifically, with the formation of Youth Group was initiated to develop leadership abilities of the youth; continue reading : 4Ps beneficiaries in Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan forms Youth Group

As of December 2021, a total of 11,697 additional poor household beneficiries are now registered in the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program of Region 1. These household beneficiaries are the remaining poor households based on the Listahanan 2 result which were validated to be eligible for the Program. The new Pantawid Pamilya household beneficiaries are required continue reading : Registration of New Set of 4Ps Households, on-going

To continue the learning process among household beneficiaries despite the community quarantine and absence of face-to-face set up, the Regional Program Management Office initiated the Family Development Session (FDS) from home dubbed as Pantawid Pamilya Komiks by providing easy-to-grasp materials which contain thematic topics with easy-to-follow assignments that can be accomplished in the comfort of continue reading : FDS from Home sparks creativity of 4Ps household beneficiaries

“Para na kaming isang agila na pumapayagpag. Pinalakas ng 4Ps ang aming mga pakpak para malampasan ang mga darating na hamon sa aming buhay. (We are now like an eagle soaring high. 4Ps strengthened our wings to overcome the trials that will come our way.)” This is how Merly Clara, 50, from Brgy. Lucero, Bolinao, continue reading : Flying high from rough grounds