ARMM Pantawid (4Ps) conducts parent leader’s congress in Zamboanga

By: Becky D. de Asis

Zamboanga City -  The Department of Social Welfare and Development of the Autonomous Region  Muslim Mindanao conducted the parent leader’s congress today, this city in order to give attentions, solutions of the problems of some beneficiaries of the programs in Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi.

In 2008 the Pantawid Pamilya Pilipino Program or 4Ps in the ARMM region had been criticized and  had several problems coming out from different provinces but still the government continues the program in order to reduce the poverty rates of the region which considered the poorest region in the Philippines,  said Gilmar Lao, region information officer.

Assistant Secretary for Operation Rahima Datumanong-Alba said that this is the 1^st parent leader’s congress in the autonomous region to enhance public supports.

Alba said there were more problems the beneficiaries  are facing particularly in the islands of the provinces that need immediate solutions.

She added that the DSWD as of now conducted clean-list program to give the chance for those deserving individuals.

A beneficiaries, she  said, is happy about the 4Ps program where children are able to attend classes because their needs where provided.

“Maligaya talaga ako dahil ang 4ps na ito ay hulog ng langit, dahil maayos na ngayon ang buhay namin, hindi katulad ng dati na halos mga anak ko hindi nakapagaral at may kumpyansa na po ako sa sarili kon gayon” said Mrs Manang in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi.

Alba also added that in this activity the parents and leaders congress would be given the privilege to be leaders and be responsible members.