DSWD Field Office IX-Zamboanga Peninsula

𝟒𝐏𝐬 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

Among the active volunteers at the 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐄𝐬𝐤𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐚 was Camela T. Orong, a 4Ps beneficiary from Barangay Talon-Talon, Zamboanga City who owns a small sari-sari store as a means of livelihood. Together with her husband, Teodolo, a messenger at a bank, Camela supports the educational needs of their three children, all of whom are currently attending school.

Her eldest child, Thirdy, 17, is a Senior High School student at Talon-Talon National High School while Thristan, 12 years old, and Trisha, 8 years old, are both in grade school. As a beneficiary of the 4Ps, Camela receives cash grants from the DSWD as a support to the education and health of children.

Last June 1, Camela and other 4Ps parents in the said barangay, with their brooms and cleaning materials, flocked at the national high school and elementary school for a clean up drive.

For Camela, participating in Brigada Eskwela goes beyond fulfilling her role as a 4Ps beneficiary. It is also an opportunity to contribute to her children’s future through education.

“𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙖𝙮𝙖 𝙥𝙤 𝙖𝙠𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙠𝙤𝙙 𝙨𝙖 𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙠𝙤𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙙… 𝙎𝙖 𝙠𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙖 𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙜𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙗𝙖𝙝𝙖𝙮, 𝙢𝙖𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙜𝙖 𝙥𝙖 𝙧𝙞𝙣 𝙥𝙤 𝙣𝙖 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙞𝙨𝙖 𝙩𝙖𝙮𝙤 𝙨𝙖 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙙 𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙙𝙖 𝙀𝙨𝙠𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙖,” Camela said.

[I am happy to be able to serve our community… Despite the many chores in our homes, it is important that we take part in programs such as the Brigada Eskwela.]

The active involvement of 4Ps beneficiaries in Brigada Eskwela underscores the program’s advocacy of strengthening family and community participation in promoting children’s education and well-being. Through volunteerism and collective action, parents become partners of schools and the DepEd in creating an environment where learners can achieve their full learning potential.

READ MORE ABOUT 4Ps’ PARTICIPATION TO BRIGADA ESKWELA HERE:
https://fo9.dswd.gov.ph/2026/06/4ps-parents-bayanihan-for-brigada-eskwela/

𝟒𝐏𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐥: 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝

Who would have imagined that the child who once patiently helped his parents fill-out 4Ps forms would one day become a Municipal Link of the very same program? This is the inspiring journey of Isabelo Pinote Jr., a former monitored child-beneficiary of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), who rose from poverty to become a Registered Social Worker, a Masteral degree holder in Public Administration, and now a dedicated 4Ps worker in Titay, Zamboanga Sibugay Province. His story is not only about survival, but also about transformation, resilience, and the pursuit of justice.

Isabelo or “Belo”, as he is fondly called, grew up in Zamboanga City in a household where scarcity was a daily reality. As the youngest child, he carried unspoken feelings to prove himself through education. His mother’s modest earnings from selling kakanin and his father’s income as a construction worker were barely enough to cover daily needs. Both parents work tirelessly to sustain the family’s financial needs while keeping a nurtured family with growing kids who hold big dreams. Despite their hard work, income was still quite deficient for other essentials.

Belo vividly recalls skipping supplementary schoolbooks because the family could not afford them. Yet, with a matured mind, he understood their situation. He may lack resources, but he is full of determination. To support himself, he sold fish door-to-door, worked as a service crew, and became a student assistant, saving every coin to cover his school expenses. Poverty was a constant shadow, but Belo refused to let it define his future.

In 2011, Belo’s family became part of the 4Ps program. The conditional cash grants they received were carefully allocated for school uniforms, notebooks, bags, and other essentials that kept Belo and his siblings in school. Supplies were secured, to say the least.

For middle income earners who can afford such supplies, this might or may seem to be a mere provision of goods. But for poor families like Belo’s, this means security. Having that peace of mind, not worrying about where to get financial aid to sustain their attendance in school, and assurance that Pinote children will be given fair opportunity to reach their dreams. This is what being a member of 4Ps meant to them.

Beyond financial aid, the Family Development Sessions (FDS) instilled values of perseverance, responsibility, and hope. The program became a steady anchor that allowed Belo to continue his education despite financial hardships.

Belo’s determination, combined with the support of 4Ps, became his turning point. He maximized every opportunity, working part-time jobs while studying, saving diligently, and never allowing poverty to dictate his future. His resilience carried him through elementary, high school, and eventually college, where he graduated in 2021 with a degree in Social Work. He later pursued and completed a Master’s in Public Administration, proving that dreams can be achieved through grit and perseverance.

After graduation, Belo worked in various roles, service crew in a fast-food chain, office staff in a mall, data manager in the Local Government Unit of Zamboanga City, and administrative assistant in the Department of Health IX and many more. Each step brought him closer to his dream of serving the community.

Today, Belo has come full circle as he is now a Municipal Link of the 4Ps program, crafting and documenting success stories of beneficiaries whose journeys mirror his own.

Belo is no longer just a beneficiary; he is a professional social worker and a proud member of the 4Ps workforce. From helping his parents write information on forms to writing narratives that inspire thousands, Belo stands as living proof that a child born into a low-income family can rise, dream, and succeed.

His life embodies the transformation that the program envisions, from a struggling child in a low-income household to a government worker who uplifts others.

They were once a recipient of social interventions from the government, now, they pay forward the same help that once lifted them from the impoverished situation that they were in. Belo uses his experiences as lessons that guide him towards better service delivery to the poor.

As to what’s next for the young lad now that he already achieved his goal, Belo shared that his next aspiration is to pursue law school. His dream is to become a lawyer who will fight for the rights of the marginalized, ensuring that justice is accessible to those who need it most.

Belo’s journey reminds us that 4Ps is not merely financial assistance, it is an investment in human potential. His story proves that when government support is paired with determination, faith, and courage, even the humblest beginnings can lead to extraordinary outcomes.

Belo is living proof that dreams do not end with poverty, with 4Ps, they begin.

“Never stop dreaming, never stop striving. Poverty is not a destiny, it is a challenge to overcome,” Belo shared his advice for co-4Ps members.

This story highlights Belo’s aspirations, determination, and ongoing journey of service. His success is not defined by wealth but by resilience, progress, and the fulfilment of his dream to serve others, and soon, to fight for justice through law.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through the Peace and Development Buong Bansa Mapayapa (PDBBM) Program, continued its coordination and facilitation efforts in the Municipality of Sirawai, Zamboanga del Norte, to support the implementation of various government programs and services for program beneficiaries. In partnership with the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO), Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), and M**F Focal Persons, a series of activities were conducted to ensure the timely submission of documentary requirements, beneficiary validation, and proper coordination among stakeholders.

These efforts culminated in the successful conduct of the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) Membership Program Orientation for the National Coconut Farmers Registry System (NCFRS), benefiting qualified participants, including M**F Decommissioned Combatants and MSAP clients. The activities also included assistance to prospective TUPAD-DOLE beneficiaries, particularly Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), in securing the necessary requirements for program participation. Through sustained collaboration with partner agencies, DSWD remains committed to enhancing access to government services and promoting inclusive and sustainable development in local communities.

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄: 𝟒𝐏𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐄𝐬𝐤𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐚

Demonstrating their commitment to education and community development, members of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) from various cities and municipalities teamed up to participate in the annual Brigada Eskwela in Region IX.

Among the active volunteers was Camela T. Orong, a 4Ps beneficiary from Barangay Talon-Talon, Zamboanga City who owns a small sari-sari store as a means of livelihood. Together with her husband, Teodolo, a messenger at a bank, Camela supports the educational needs of their three children, all of whom are currently attending school.

For Camela, participating in Brigada Eskwela goes beyond fulfilling her role as a 4Ps beneficiary. It is also an opportunity to contribute to her children’s future through education.

READ THE WHOLE STORY HERE:
https://fo9.dswd.gov.ph/2026/06/4ps-parents-bayanihan-for-brigada-eskwela/

Tignan: Binisita ni Usec Edu Punay sa BangUn Program feeding site sa Bongao, Tawi-Tawi

Personal na dumalo si Edu Punay sa feeding site ng BangUN Program sa Bongao, Tawi-Tawi kahapon Ika-02 ng Hunyo 2026, bilang pagpapakita ng suporta sa patuloy na layunin ng programa na mapabuti ang kalagayan ng mga benepisyaryo sa komunidad.

Kasama niyang personal na naglingkod at namahagi ng pagkain sina Director Peter Paul Ang, BangUn Deputy Program Manager, Director Marilyn Moral, at mga miyembro ng National Program Management Office (NPMO) at Regional Program Management Office (RPMO).

Sa nasabing feeding activity, nasa 250 bata at mga buntis at nagpapasusong ina (Pregnant and Lactating Women o PLW) ang nabigyan ng masustansyang pagkain. Ang aktibidad ay bahagi ng patuloy na pagsisikap ng BangUN Program na tugunan ang kagutuman at mapalakas ang kalusugan at nutrisyon ng mga benepisyaryo sa komunidad.

Sa pamamagitan ng sama-samang pagkilos ng pamahalaan, mga katuwang na ahensya, at mga komunidad, patuloy na naipapakita ng BangUN Program na ang bawat hakbang laban sa kagutuman ay isang mahalagang ambag tungo sa mas malusog, mas matatag, at mas maunlad na kinabukasan para sa bawat pamilyang Pilipino.

𝟒𝐏𝐬 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐬𝐚 𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐃 𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐔𝐔𝐆, 𝐀𝐋𝐋-𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 𝐒𝐀 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐃𝐀 𝐄𝐒𝐊𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐀!

TINGNAN: Sabayang Pagdiriwang ng Culminating Activity sa Zamboanga City

Matagumpay na isinagawa ang sabayang pagdiriwang ng Culminating Activity sa iba’t ibang paaralan sa Zamboanga City bilang pagtatapos ng 20-araw na implementasyon ng Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program.

Ipinakita ng mga learners ang kanilang mga natamong tagumpay at pag-unlad sa pamamagitan ng iba’t ibang presentasyon at pagkilala sa kanilang mga natatanging achievement. Naging bahagi rin ng pagdiriwang ang mga magulang na masayang nakilahok at nagbigay-suporta sa kanilang mga anak.

Naging makabuluhan at emosyonal ang okasyon dahil sa nabuo at tumibay na samahan ng mga learners, tutors, at mga magulang sa buong programa. Ang araw na ito ay nagsilbing pagdiriwang ng kanilang pagsisikap, dedikasyon, at mga tagumpay na kanilang nakamit sa loob ng 20-araw na paglalakbay sa Tara, Basa! Tutoring Program.

🎓A Celebration of Excellence, Perseverance, and Success! ✨

The Municipal Operations Office of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program – Malangas proudly congratulates Julou M. Tagsip and Laurence C. Lajera, former Pantawid monitored children, for achieving a remarkable milestone as Cum Laude graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Criminology from Western Mindanao State University – Malangas Campus, Batch 2026.

Your achievements stand as a powerful testament that with determination, hard work, discipline, and the support of family, community, and the Pantawid Program, dreams can indeed become reality. Through the years, you have demonstrated resilience in overcoming challenges and unwavering commitment to your education, inspiring fellow Pantawid children and beneficiaries to pursue their own aspirations despite life's difficulties.

May your success serve as a beacon of hope and motivation to other young people, proving that education remains a vital pathway toward a brighter future. As you embark on the next chapter of your journey, may you continue to uphold excellence, integrity, and service to the community.

Your Pantawid family is proud of you!

Congratulations, Julou M. Tagsip and Laurence C. Lajera!

"Edukasyon ang susi sa tagumpay, at kayo ay buhay na patunay na ang pangarap ay naaabot sa pamamagitan ng sipag, tiyaga, at determinasyon."

𝐏𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐃: 𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐆𝐈𝐋 𝐒𝐀 𝐏𝐀𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐄 𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐆𝐀 𝐊𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐈𝐊𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐏𝐈𝐒𝐘𝐀𝐑𝐘𝐎 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀 𝐒𝐀 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐃 𝟐 (𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐎-𝐀𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐋 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔)

Ang payout ng cash grants para sa mga kwalipikadong benepisyaryo ng Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) para sa PERIOD 2 (Marso–Abril 2026) ay naka-schedule sa ika-3 at ika-4 ng Hunyo 2026, sa pamamagitan ng ATM withdrawals sa mga piling LANDBANK Servicing Branches at sa kanilang mga e-wallet.

Narito ang payroll schedule sa bawat rehiyon:

𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
1 - CVS Regular - NCR, CAR, I, II, III, IV-A, MIMAROPA, V, VI, VII
1 - CVS Regular via e-wallet (Gcash) - NCR, CAR, I, III, IV-A, MIMAROPA, V, VI, VIII, X, XI, XII, CARAGA
1 - CVS Regular via e-wallet (Pay maya) - NCR

𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
1 - CVS Regular - VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, CARAGA, BARMM, NIR
17 - Client Status 28 - Active Households in Special or Difficult Circumstances - CAR, III, IV-A, V, IX, XII, CARAGA, BARMM

Upang masigurong tama at opisyal ang impormasyong natatanggap, palaging sumubaybay sa mga sumusunod na official page:

Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program: https://www.facebook.com/DSWDPantawidPamilya
Landbank of the Philippines: https://www.facebook.com/landbankofficial
Department of Social Welfare and Development: https://www.facebook.com/dswdserves

Maraming salamat po.

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𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: 𝟒𝐏𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐆𝐃 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬

Before conducting the said Focus Group Discussion (FGD), the team held a courtesy visit to the Local Government of Pagadian City through the City Social Welfare and Development Office headed by Ms. Evangeline Poquita. Immediately after, the team proceeded to Barangay San Pedro and discussed the activity with Chairperson Dionisio Sumampong.

A total of 24 children who belong to the 4Ps program are targeted to be involved in the data-collection activity.