TACLOBAN CITY – House Minority Leader Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan is urging the Senate to approve the proposed P114 billion allocation for the 4Ps and P39 billion for the AKAP (Ayuda para Kapos ang Kita Program) under the 2025 national budget.
Libanan emphasized the importance of these programs in helping vulnerable families cope with rising costs.
“These cash transfer programs are effective in improving the lives of disadvantaged families,” he said.
He also pointed out that despite some Senate members questioning the AKAP’s priority, the program has the President’s support, citing the P26.7 billion allocation in the 2024 budget.
The 4Ps targets 4.4 million households, offering cash grants tied to health, education, and family development. The next budget will extend aid to pregnant women until their child turns two.
Libanan stressed that both programs are essential in fighting poverty and enhancing access to education, health, and nutrition.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
