Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian listens to the municipal links of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Aurora as they share their suggestions and recommendations to further strengthen the program’s implementation.
Among the key points raised were possible amendments to the 4Ps law, particularly on the duration for a program beneficiary. The current 7-year limit was discussed, with a proposal to extend support until children in the household graduate from college.
Other recommendations were providing an after-care program for graduated beneficiaries and enhancing the family development sessions (FDS) curriculum to better equip families with knowledge and skills for long-term self-sufficiency.
Secretary Gatchalian thanked the municipal links for their inputs and emphasized that their insights will help the agency improve the program’s delivery of services for poor and vulnerable Filipino families.
The 4Ps municipal links serve as frontliners in the program’s implementation, directly engaging with beneficiaries to ensure they comply with conditions and receive the support they need.
Also in the dialogue were Asst. Secretary Irene Dumlao and Field Office 3 – Central Luzon Assistant Regional Director Armont Pecina. (YADP)
DSWD chief meets with Aurora local execs for stronger collab on programs, services
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Friday (August 29) meets with local officials of Aurora at the Provincial Capitol in Suklayin, Baler to discuss the implementation of the agency’s programs and services in the province.
The dialogue focused on strengthening collaboration between the DSWD and the various local government units (LGUs) in the province to ensure that Aurora residents benefit fully from social protection programs.
The prepositioning of family food packs (FFPs) in the province in preparation for calamities and other emergencies was also tackled.
Present during the meeting were Aurora Acting Governor Isidro Galban, Acting Vice Governor Patrick Angara, San Luis Mayor Ariel De Jesus, Baler Mayor Rhett Ronan Angara (represented by Municipal Administrator Vincent Paladio), Maria Aurora Mayor Ariel Bitong (represented by Vice Mayor Enrico Cordova), and Dipaculao Mayor Danilo Tolentino (represented by Alfred Agua).
Also in the meeting were DSWD Asst. Secretary Irene Dumlao and DSWD Field Office 3 – Central Luzon Assistant Regional Director (ARDA) Armont Pecina. (YADP)
