DSWD-7 begins listing potential 4Ps beneficiaries for Cebu and Bohol

CEBU CITY -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Field Office 7 begins posting the list of potential beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang PilipinoProgram (4Ps) across various cities and municipalities in the provinces Cebu and Bohol.

DSWD-7 regional director, Shalaine Marie Lucero bared that the lists of potential beneficiaries are conspicuously displayed in areas such as the barangay halls and other public spaces for transparency and easy access to information for concerned families. Lucero encourages all listed households and the general public to review the posted information and comply with the registration requirements.

“The registration process is designed to be transparent, organized, and supportive. We are working closely with local governments to ensure that eligible families are properly assessed and assisted throughout the process.  With the lists are public notices outlining the step-by-step registration process, required documents, schedule, and designated venues for registration,” Lucero said.

DSWD-7 field staff, particularly the 4Ps City and Municipal Links, are closely coordinating with Local Government Units (LGUs) and barangay officials to ensure the orderly dissemination of information and smooth implementation of registration activities, Lucero added.

Lucero bared that families categorized as “poor” or “near-poor” in the Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) database are eligible for the 4Ps registration if they meet key socio-demographic requirements. These include households with pregnant women, children up to age 18, or those experiencing intersecting vulnerabilities.

“Preference are given to families with a greater number of children, those with younger dependents who require sustained health and nutrition support, and those belonging to vulnerable sectors such as solo parents, persons with disabilities (PWD), Indigenous Peoples (IPs), senior citizens acting as primary caregivers, and families residing in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDA),” Lucero shared.

This initiative is in line with the implementation of Republic Act No. 11315, or the Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) Act, wherein the 4Ps has adopted the CBMS as its Standardized Targeting System (STS).

DSWD-7 called on families officially identified through the CBMS as poor or near-poor are advised to prepare the following documents for validation and registration-- Birth certificates of children; Valid ID of the parent or guardian (e.g., PhilSys ID, UMID, Driver’s License, Voter’s ID, or any government-issued ID); Marriage certificate (if applicable); School ID or Certificate of Enrollment (for children currently attending school); Solo Parent ID / Persons with Disabilities (PWD) ID / other proof of vulnerability (if applicable); Affidavit of Guardianship or any legal proof of guardianship (if the caregiver is not the biological parent).

Under 4Ps policies and consistent with identity verification requirements, all household members must be registered in the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) prior to registration. (Photos: DSWD-7)