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4PS

The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) is the Philippines' flagship poverty reduction initiative, providing conditional cash transfers to poor households to improve health, education, and nutrition. Recent proposals aim to amend the program's law to address concerns about abuse, extend support for beneficiaries, and enhance digital access for remote communities.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Fri, September 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM

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Recent developments on 4PS

Fri, September 12, 2025 at 11:43 AM

MWSS approves Q4 water rate adjustments for Maynilad, Manila Water

The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) board has approved fourth-quarter water rate adjustments for Maynilad and Manila Water effective October 1, 2025, due to foreign exchange fluctuations.

Mon, September 1, 2025 at 8:37 PM

DEPDev to revise food poverty threshold in 2026

The Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) will revise the country's food poverty threshold in 2026, acknowledging the current P64 per person per day figure is outdated and insufficient.

Tue, August 26, 2025 at 12:50 PM

Gadon proposes 4Ps expansion for agri students

Presidential Adviser on Poverty Alleviation Larry Gadon proposed expanding the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) to include agriculture students over 18 years old.

Fri, August 8, 2025 at 6:47 PM

DSWD backs proposed amendments to 4Ps law

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) supports proposed amendments to Republic Act 11310, the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) law.

Sun, August 3, 2025 at 12:48 PM

Tulfo proposes replacing 4Ps cash grants with livelihood fund

Senator Erwin Tulfo proposed replacing the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) conditional cash grants with a lump sum livelihood fund.

Fri, August 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM

World Bank approves $700M loan for PH disaster resilience

The World Bank has approved a USD700 million loan for the Philippines' Community Resilience Project, aiming to make approximately 18 million households less vulnerable to natural disasters.

Thu, July 31, 2025 at 9:13 PM

Sen. Tulfo to prioritize 4Ps law review amid concerns on abuses

Senator Erwin Tulfo, as chairman of the Senate Committee on Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development, will prioritize reviewing the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and amending its law, Republic Act No. 11310.

Tue, July 29, 2025 at 9:16 PM

DSWD backs removing 4Ps 7-year limit to keep 2 million beneficiaries

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) supports proposed amendments to the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) law to remove the seven-year duration limit for beneficiaries.

Fri, July 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM

Bigasan ng Bayan offers P20/kg rice to Talisay City residents

Qualified residents of Talisay City were able to purchase rice at PHP20 per kilogram through the provincial government's "Bigasan ng Bayan" program, in partnership with the Federation of Irrigators' Association of Central Negros - Bago River Irrigation System (FIACN-BRIS).

Sun, July 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM

DSWD, Globe distribute smartphones to 4Ps beneficiaries in Palawan

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in partnership with Globe and GCash has distributed 256 smartphones to Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries in Bataraza and Brooke's Point, Palawan.