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Solon urges DSWD review on youth 4Ps grants
Senator Risa Hontiveros is urging the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to review the cash grants for youth beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).
Hontiveros highlighted that the annual grant of P31,000 in 2019 has significantly decreased in value to P14,000 due to inflation, impacting the beneficiaries' ability to stay in school.
She noted that many young students are forced to work due to financial hardships, choosing employment over continuing their education.
The senator questioned Secretary Rex Gatchalian on the DSWD's basis for the sufficiency of current grants and any proposed adjustments to address inflation losses.
Secretary Gatchalian acknowledged that the DSWD plans to revisit the 4Ps cash grants for the youth as they are no longer adequate due to inflation.
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