BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya — For women beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), March became a day to feel seen, valued, and celebrated. Saint Mary’s University (SMU) held the “Alagang Reyna: Isang Araw ng Pag-aalaga at Pagpapahalaga sa Kababaihan” activity at Sitio Kakilingan, Brgy. Buenavista, giving these women a rare opportunity to be honored continue reading : Queen for a Day: Saint Mary’s University honors 4Ps women beneficiaries in “Alagang Reyna”

SOLANA, Cagayan — Seventy Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) youth beneficiaries, aged 15 to 16, participated in a series of Youth Development Sessions aimed at strengthening awareness on child protection, online safety, and responsible social media use at Andarayan National High School, Andarayan North. The sessions were led by Jaypee Pagulayan, Youth Development Assistant II/LGU continue reading : 4Ps youth beneficiaries in Solana empowered on child protection

BATANES, Philippines – For the first time in the province’s history, families under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) formally graduated from the program, marking a significant milestone through the Pugay Tagumpay initiative held alongside the Local Advisory Council (LAC) Meeting. The activity was conducted by the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office continue reading : Batanes celebrates first-ever 4Ps graduation; recognizes 28 exited families

Once recipients of aid, now agents of change. A group of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) members in Delfin Albano, Isabela has transformed from program beneficiaries to food suppliers, supporting the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Walang Gutom Program. The Delfin Albano Rice Center Association, formed under the Enhanced Support Services Intervention (ESSI) continue reading : From beneficiaries to suppliers: ESSI-Formed Association steps up for Walang Gutom Program

ANGADANAN, Isabela – Hope, pride, and gratitude filled the air as 200 Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) households in Angadanan formally marked their transition out of the program through the “Pammaddayaw na Paggradua na Pantawid Pamilya” held on March 19, 2026. The ceremonial graduation highlighted the accomplishments of families who, through perseverance and commitment, have continue reading : 200 4Ps households graduate in Angadanan; LGU backs exits with Php10K support

DELFIN ALBANO, Isabela – The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 2 (DSWD FO2), in partnership with the Department of Information and Communications Technology Regional Office 2 (DICT RO2), has rolled out the Bayanihan SIM Project for Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries, with the initial distribution conducted on March 23, 2026 in continue reading : DSWD, DICT roll out Bayanihan SIM for 4Ps in Cagayan Valley; kick off distribution in Delfin Albano

Sanchez Mira, Cagayan – The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 2 (DSWD FO2), in partnership with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Sanchez Mira, recognized 37 Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries who successfully completed their college education during the “Rang-ay: A Celebration Honoring the Journey of 4Ps College Graduates” held on continue reading : DSWD FO2, LGU Sanchez Mira honor 37 4Ps college graduates through Rang-ay

TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan — The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 2 (DSWD FO2) recognized outstanding Local Government Units (LGUs) in Cagayan Valley for their strong support to the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) during the 2025 TAPAT Awards Rites on March 6, 2026, at Hotel Carmelita. Director Gemma Gabuya, 4Ps National Program continue reading : DSWD FO2 honors LGUs for exemplary 4Ps support in 2025 TAPAT Awards Rites

Cristine Gatan Mateo, 23, of Palutan, San Mariano, Isabela, knows what it feels like for life to be hard. Before her family became beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), every day was a struggle. “Ang buhay noon ay hindi kasing gaan ng buhay ngayon,” she recalls. Money was always tight, and simple things continue reading : Difficult but Conquered: Cristine’s Journey to Topnotcher

TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 2 (DSWD FO2) renewed its partnership with Civil Society Organization (CSO) partners Michael Angelo Manpower Exponent, Inc. (MMEI) and Lagawe Multipurpose Development Cooperative (Lagawe MDC) through a three-year Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed on February 24, 2026, at the agency’s Director’s Lounge. continue reading : CSO partners renew commitment for 4Ps in Cagayan Valley