SANTA MARIA, Isabela — The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 2 (DSWD FO2), in collaboration with the Local Government Unit of Santa Maria, held the “Pamaddayaw na Paggradua na Pantawid Pamilya” ceremonial graduation for exited Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries on July 22, 2026, at the Municipal Gymnasium.
The ceremony honored 194 exited 4Ps households and recognized 20 college graduates who successfully completed their tertiary education.
In his message, DSWD FO2 Assistant Regional Director for Operations Franco G. Lopez congratulated the graduates and emphasized that the true goal of the 4Ps is not lifelong assistance but empowering families to become self-reliant. He encouraged the graduates to continue valuing education, pursue sustainable livelihoods, and serve as an inspiration to other families striving to overcome poverty.
During the program, Angie C. Cureg, an Expanded Students’ Grants-in-Aid Program for Poverty Alleviation (ESGP-PA) scholar, college graduate, and Teacher I at Balagan Elementary School, delivered a message of gratitude, expressing her appreciation for the support provided to 4Ps beneficiaries.
The event highlighted strong interagency collaboration and was attended by Municipal Mayor Michael Abraham G. Pagauitan, Municipal Vice Mayor Hilario G. Pagauitan, Acting Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officer Rona G. Caballes, Acting Municipal Administrator Jeremy Guinucud, DSWD FO2 Assistant Regional Director for Operations Franco G. Lopez, and 4Ps Division Chief Vicenta M. Pamittan.