The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office II conducted a pay-out activity with partners from the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the provinces of Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino and Nueva Vizcaya from June 9-15, 2015.

The ordinary pay-out activity for the beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program was infused with a discussion on Active Citizenship to strengthen their knowledge on their responsibilities and to encourage their engagement in community activities.

Also, some Parent Leaders also shared their testimonies regarding the positive changes that happened in their lives, in their families and in their communities as a result of Pantawid Pamilya.

“Nagpapasalamat ang aking pamilya at kami ay napasama sa programang ito,” said Mylene Apostol, a beneficiary from Diffun, Quirino.

“Malaking tulong ito sa pantustos sa pangangailangan ng aking mga anak at sa pagbili ng masusutansiyang pagkain. Kaya sa mga kapwa ko benepisyaryo, patuloy nating sundin ang mga kondisyon ng programa,” she added.

Each pay-out in the province capped-off with the beneficiaries dancing to the ‘Kaya Ko ang Pagbabago’ song.

Meanwhile, the partner CSOs present during the activity were the Moral Recovery Formation Philippines Inc. (MRFPI), Quirino Ministers Fellowship (QMF) and the IHELP, as well with the Alalay sa Kaunlaran Inc. (ASKI) that talked about Financial Literacy.

The activity was conducted in Sta. Teresita, Cagayan on June 9, 2015 with 537 beneficiaries; in Diffun, Quirino on June 10, 2015 with 830 beneficiaries; in Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya on June 11, 2015 with 330 beneficiaries; and in Echague, Isabela on June 15, 2015 with 680 beneficiaries.

The department continues its partnership with the CSOs to ensure a more effective and more efficient implementation of its programs and services. ### By MARICEL B. ASEJO, Information Officer II- Pantawid Pamilya