AS Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) marked its first year of implementation in Lapu-Lapu City, various activities were undertaken by the local government.
The 1,559 Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries in the 19 barangays of the city conducted simultaneous activities that included tree planting and coastal and road cleanups.
City Mayor Paz Radaza emphasized the need for beneficiaries to comply with the program’s conditions to continue receiving cash assistance of P500 per month for health and P300 per month per child for education for a maximum of three children.
These conditions include monthly health check-ups, immunization for children, pre-natal and post natal care for pregnant women, twice a year deworming and 85 percent attendance in school of the children.
“Importante ni (4Ps) sa pagpalambo natong tanan, mao nga ako gyud ning gi-suportahan (This is important for our success, which is why I am supporting this),” Radaza said.
The highlight of the occasion was the signing of commitment to support the program by all stakeholders starting with Mayor Radaza, followed by Vice Mayor Ycong, all board members, barangay captains, health workers, teachers, city social welfare officer Ermelita Degamo, Social Welfare officer Luz Fegarido and the beneficiaries.
The signatures of local government officials and employees assured the beneficiaries that they are not alone in their fight against poverty.
The signing of commitment strengthened the call of “convergence.”
The occasion was not only to commemorate the implementation of the 4Ps program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development, but also to mark a year of empowerment, camaraderie and an assurance of education and health accessibility from the Lapu-Lapu City government.
Each barangay gave a presentation of the 4Ps, which helped increase enrollment and attendance from day care until high school as well as the number of clients accessing various health services.