DSWD confirms new eligible households for pantawid pamilyang pilipino program

According to Gemma Gabuya, national program manager for 4Ps, the newly eligible households will be admitted into the program when current beneficiaries exit through the Pugay Tagumpay graduation ceremony. This ceremony marks the transition of households that no longer meet the criteria for assistance, such as having children aged beyond eligibility for education monitoring.

The reassessment, ordered in July by DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian, focused on identifying households previously classified as “non-poor” under the Listahanan 3 national database. Findings revealed that over 700,000 of these households remain economically vulnerable, warranting their continued inclusion in 4Ps.

This process aligns with Republic Act 11310, also known as the 4Ps Law, which mandates that families exit the program when their last monitored child reaches 19 years of age. The DSWD has intensified its efforts to facilitate the graduation of households with children who are no longer enrolled in primary or secondary education.

Gabuya noted that in addition to the newly validated 400,000 families, the agency is assessing over one million households as potential 4Ps beneficiaries. The DSWD’s ongoing assessment aims to refine the program’s reach, ensuring that aid continues to support those who need it most, while helping eligible families transition out of poverty.