Gatchalian says DSWD set to complete reassessment of 4Ps program list in Sept.

DEPARTMENT of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary

Rex Gatchalian on Tuesday said that the DSWD is nearing the completion of its reassessment of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries.

In a press briefing in Malacañang, Gatchalian said that once the reassessment of the list of 4Ps beneficiaries has been completed, DSWD will start its disbursements to the newly approved beneficiaries.

DSWD’s 4Ps aimed to provide assistance to the marginalized sector by giving conditional cash grants to poor families.

Gatchalian said that the disbursement of this year’s payout has encountered delays due to the impact of COVID-19.

“We have a delay in the disbursement [of payout] this year, if we can remember, the basis of 4Ps is the “Listahan” and the last Listahan, Listahan III, was conducted during the period of 2019/202. These were the COVID