by Alfonso T. Ruda
DIPOLOG CITY, NOV. 2(PIA) -- More or less 22, 891 additional indigent families from the 13 municipalities of Zamboanga del Norte will soon benefit from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
This was relayed by DSWD-9 Regional Director Teodolo Romo Jr. to Governor Rolando E. Yebes after the former received a directive from DSWD Central Office of the additional 4Ps beneficiaries allotted for the province.
The new batch of 4Ps beneficiaries will replace those who were removed from the original list of beneficiaries for various reasons. It maybe because they have no more children below 14 years or have failed to comply with the conditions set forth by the program.
The Pantawid ng Pamilyang Pilipino Program is an anti-poverty alleviation program of the government that provides cash assistance to the indigent families for their health and educational needs.
The family beneficiary with three children aging below 14 years old will receive a maximum monthly allowance of P1,400.00, provided, they comply with the requirements set forth by the program. Each child is entitled to P300.00 and the mother, P500.00.
Among the conditions include the regular medical check-up for the children, especially those below 5 years old; that the children spend 85% of their time in school; and that the mother regularly attend to the Responsible Parenthood session conducted for the purpose.
The new additional 4Ps beneficiaries will come from Leon Postigo which has 1,322 families; Baliguian, 1,332; Godod, 917; Gutalac, 1,840; Jose Dalman, 1,223; Kalawit, 1,177; Katipunan, 1430; Manukan, 1,523; Roxas, 1,599; Sergio Osmeña, 1,218; Siayan, 2,055; Sibuco, 3,831; and Sindangan with 3,424 families. (JPA/ATR/PIA9-Zambo Norte)