TACLOBAN CITY – A total of 42 families from Catarman, Northern Samar, will graduate from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) this month, marking their transition to self-sufficiency.
The Pugay Tagumpay Graduation, discussed during the Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) meeting, is scheduled for February 27, with another batch set for March 20.
Families exit the program once their children age out (0-18 years old) or if they are assessed as self-sufficient after three evaluations.
Non-compliance with program conditions—such as school attendance, regular health check-ups, and participation in Family Development Sessions (FDS)—can also lead to removal from 4Ps.
Despite graduating from the program, beneficiaries will still receive government support through local interventions, including livelihood training from agencies like the Department of Trade and Industry(DTI), Department of Labor and Employment(DOLE),Department of Science and Technology(DOST), and the Technical Education, Skills and Development Authority or TESDA.
Currently, 5,248 families are enrolled in 4Ps in Catarman.
In October 2024, 119 families from the municipality successfully graduated from the program.
(ROEL T. AMAZONA)
