The 4Ps (Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) becomes the pillar of hope and transformation for the Sumile Family in Barangay Gumagamot, Lala, Lanao del Norte. The program becomes the instrument for the Sumile siblings to finish their studies and earn a decent living. Jocelyn, a 4Ps Parent continue reading : 4Ps transforms farm laborers’ lives
In the coastal municipality of Sultan Naga Dimaporo in Lanao del Norte, a former 4Ps (Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program) beneficiaries has transformed his life lives from humble beginnings into influential roles as professional teacher. Nielmar Hawom hailing from Barangay Dabliston, has demonstrated how passion and perseverance, coupled with government support, can lead to extraordinary outcomes. continue reading : 4Ps helped him become a teacher
Mylin Virador Tayapad, a finalist for the Department of Agriculture’s 2023 National Outstanding Rural Women award and a 4Ps beneficiary from Purok Baybay, Población, Lagonglong, Misamis Oriental, is dedicated to enhancing the livelihoods of her fellow beneficiaries. As a farmer and entrepreneur, Tayapad leads the DSWD’s Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) association in Lagonglong. The group continue reading : Cancer survivor empowers 4Ps women to boost income
The Canillo Family story in Bacolod, Lanao del Norte resonates with resilience, determination, and unwavering faith. The family, headed by Lydio and Jocelyn, stands as a beacon of hope in their community, inspiring others through their commitment to education, community service, and faith. Their journey began in 2008 when DSWD identified them as one of continue reading : UNIFAST makes 4Ps beneficiary finish study
The Macapodi Family’s journey in the village of Munai, a hinterland town in Lanao Del Norte province, has been inspiring. Namraida Guinla Macapodi, a former 4Ps (Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program) beneficiary in Barangay Balintad, is a resilient mother of three who struggled to complement her husband’s income in sending their children to school. Namraida embarked continue reading : Education liberates former 4Ps Family from ignorance, poverty
Maida G. Baclayo, the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer of Camiguin, personally welcomes visitors to her office when she is around despite her hectic schedule. If she is not in the office, she is usually at the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Offices in the five towns of the island province, doing rounds of continue reading : MAIDA G. BACLAYO: Best Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer
Franchette Shania V. Dela Cruz’s story is a testament to resilience and determination in the face of socioeconomic inequalities in Maranding, Lala, and Lanao del Norte. Shania, the eldest daughter of Eve Joy V. Dela Cruz and Bryan H. Dela Cruz, emerged from a challenging beginning marked by the shadows of poverty. Yet, within her continue reading : 4Ps empowers dream: A beneficiary is now a social worker
Who would think a poor couple could afford to send all eight children to college and let them finish their studies? But, the simple Sabal Family of San Roque, Mahinog, Camiguin, through the determination of the couple, Corazon and Asterio, did all that they could to sustain the needs of their eight children to keep continue reading : Former beneficiary finds hope with 4Ps, produces professionals