THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is studying the possibility of including domestic helpers, janitors, and other low-income workers in the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).
According to DSWD spokesperson Irene Dumlao, the plan is part of enhancements to the 17-year-old program to make it more responsive to current needs.
“17 years na ‘yung Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program and tayo’y naniniwala na marami nang kinakailangang dito na baguhin o i-enhance para mas maging responsive at talagang masunod natin ‘yung utos ng Pangulo na tiyakin na lahat ng mamamayang Pilipino ay may patas na pagkakataon na makibahagi sa pag-unlad ng ating bansa. Iyan ay sa pamamagitan ng pamumuhunan sa edukasyon at kalusugan ng mga bata na mula sa mahihirap na pamilya,” Dumlao said in a radio interview.
She added that to qualify, workers must have young children aged zero to 18 years old who are in school.
The enhancement is in line with President Marcos’ directive to ensure all Filipinos have equal opportunities for development.
