CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

Rationale

Poverty is one of the social issues in the Philippines and

the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) is one of the
efforts to address it. The 4Ps is a government program that
provides financial aid to poor Filipino families. Despite this,
the adage that it “gives fish” but does not “teach the poor how
to fish” should not be taken seriously. This is because only 10%
of the adult members of the 4Ps have a high school diploma. This
lack of human capital or educational attainment, entrepreneurial
knowledge, and skills is necessary to sustain productive forms of
self-employment or livelihood, which prevents them from being
employed in well-paying occupations (which typically demand a
high school certificate).In order to explore the advantages of
the 4Ps to the people of Sabang Calabangga, Camarines Sur, a
researcher conducted a study. This study showed that the 4Ps has
been incredibly helpful not just for the families, but also for
the students. It provided them with the resources to assist with
their studies by helping the family members talk openly about
issues and come up with solutions that are beneficial. The
assistance that they can get helps them in their daily problems
in providing the basic needs of life. The 4Ps also helped the
elderly members of the family. It allows them to have access to
free health services and medicines. This is especially
advantageous to those who are unable to access such services due
to financial constraints. Aside from that, the program also
provides them with training and seminars to help them gain skills
that can be useful in their daily lives.In addition, the 4Ps also
helps in the development of the community. The program helps in
improving the community's infrastructure and providing access to
resources that can help the families. This includes access to
educational programs, livelihood training, and other forms of
assistance that can help the families become more self-
sufficient.
Setting

Sabang is a barangay in the municipality of Calabanga,

with a population of 5,683, representing 6.39% of Calabanga's
total population. The primary sources of income for Sabang are
fishing and rice farming. However, these livelihoods come with a
number of risks, such as changes in the climate that can affect
marine life habitats and agricultural production. Warmer
temperatures can influence the abundance and mortality rates of
wild fish stocks, while changes in the frequency and severity of
droughts and floods can pose challenges for farmers. Due to these
risks, the people of Sabang often do not have stable sources of
income. This means that many families are unable to provide for
their basic needs. To address this issue, the Pantawid Pamilyang
Pilipino Program was launched to assist the families living in
Sabang. This program provides direct financial assistance to
families, helping to ensure that they have the resources they
need to meet their daily needs. The impact of the Pantawid
Pamilyang Pilipino Program on Sabang has been significant. It has
enabled families to better provide for their needs, while also
allowing them to save up for the future. The program has also
helped to improve the quality of life for Sabang's citizens by
enabling them to access resources such as healthcare, education,
and other essential services.

Basic Literature Foundation

The Pantawid Pamilya Pilipino Program (4Ps) is a plan for

alleviating poverty and investing in human capital that provides
advantages to poor households, for a maximum period of 7 years.
This program has been signed into law as Republic Act No. 1131.
It aims to provide conditional cash assistance to poor households
in order to improve their health, nutrition, and education. A
standardized targeting system is used to determine which
households are eligible for the program. This system involves
criteria such as having family members aged 0-18 or pregnant
family members. It also includes farmers, fisherfolk, homeless
families, indigenous peoples, informal settlers, and those living
in geographically remote and underprivileged locations. The
Family Development Sessions (FDS) are a monthly parent group
activity attended by the primary grantee(s) of each household,
typically mothers, in order to improve their parenting skills and
motivate them to become more engaged members of society. Two 4Ps
impact evaluations completed in 2012 and 2014 revealed that
beneficiaries of the program who are working adult household
members outnumber non-beneficiaries and are more likely to be
searching for new employment. This is in line with international
research from other conditional cash transfer (CCT) programs. It
shows that providing cash transfers does not have an adverse
effect on the poor's ability to participate in the labor force.
Most of the time, the poor are unable to attend school (only 10%
of adult 4Ps members have completed high school), which results
in a low level of productivity and an inability to obtain well-
paying, stable employment. This is why the Pantawid Pamilya
Pilipino Program is so important. It provides assistance to those
families who are experiencing the adversity of life and are
unable to provide for themselves. It helps them with basic needs
such as health, nutrition, and education, while also motivating
them to become more engaged members of society. The Pantawid
Pamilya Pilipino Program is an important program that provides
assistance to poor families in order to improve their health,
nutrition, and education. It also encourages them to become more
engaged members of society. The program has been found to have a
positive impact on the labor force, as more beneficiaries are
searching for new employment than non-beneficiaries. It is a
valuable program that should be supported and encouraged in order
to help alleviate poverty and invest in human capital.

Seriousness Of The Study

Studying the impacts of 4Ps is an important and beneficial

program, especially in the field of education. It has provided
students with allowances that can be used to purchase school
supplies and pay for other expenses, both for education and for
health care. This research is worth reading, as it can help the
government to be aware of the impacts of their program, and can
also provide people with more knowledge about the “Pantawid
pamilyang pilipino program”. The research highlights the
importance of budgeting and setting financial goals, and how they
can improve a family's financial stability. It looks at the ways
in which 4Ps can help families ensure that they can cover basic
needs such as housing, food, and healthcare. Additionally, it
examines how 4Ps can be used to help families achieve their long-
term financial goals, and how it can be a tool for financial
education for younger family members. This study provides
invaluable advice on how families can implement 4Ps into their
lives. This includes how to create a budget, how to save for
future goals, and how to use 4Ps to build healthy financial
habits. It is a comprehensive overview of the potential benefits
of 4Ps in a family and offers practical advice. Overall, this
research is worth reading and studying, as it provides a
comprehensive overview of the potential benefits of 4Ps in a
family and offers practical advice. It highlights the importance
of budgeting and setting financial goals, and how they can
improve a family's financial stability. Additionally, it examines
how 4Ps can be used to help families achieve their long-term
financial goals, and how it can be a tool for financial education
for younger family members. This study provides an invaluable
resource for families looking to improve their financial
wellbeing and make the most of their money.

Statement of the problem

This study aimed to determine the effects of the "Pantawid

Pamilya Pilipino Program" on selected families of Sabang,
Calabanga. The findings of this study will provide important
insights into improving the implementation of 4Ps in Sabang,
Calabangga, Camarines Sur.

The objectives of this research are to answer the following

questions:

1. How has the government's 4ps program been effective in

reducing poverty in the area of Sabang, Calabanga?
2. How do the people of Sabang, Calabanga consume the
financial assistance they receive?
3. What is the positive impact of 4ps on select families in
Sabang, Calabanga?

Assumption of the study

 This study assumes that the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino
Program (4Ps) has had a positive impact on the lives of its
beneficiaries, providing them with the necessary support and
assistance to meet their basic needs. The burden of the Filipino
people has been reduced, and thanks to 4Ps, they can now afford
to send their children to school. It is clear that this program
has had many successes. It has helped many Filipinos to identify
and address issues such as poverty, health, and educational
challenges. Furthermore, it is assumed that the Pantawid
Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) has had a significant effect on
the lives of its beneficiaries in Sabang Calabanga, evidenced by
the program’s success in achieving its goals of providing
registered beneficiaries with improved living conditions. In
order to further the success of the program, the Pantawid
Pamilyang Pilipino (4Ps) management should consider broadening
and continuing the program, providing assistance to those poor
people who are presently not members of the program.

1. The 4Ps program will be able to provide positive results for

the people living in Sabang Calabangga by providing them
with access to basic needs such as food, shelter, and
education, as well as financial assistance to help them
improve their quality of life. This program can also help
improve the economy of the region by creating jobs,
increasing the number of skilled workers, and providing
financial support for small businesses. By helping the
people of Sabang Calabangga become self-sufficient, the 4Ps
program can help create a brighter future for the people
living in the area.

2. This program offers a path out of poverty and allows people

to become more self-sufficient and live better lives. It
also helps to reduce inequality and provide basic needs to
those who need it the most. By providing access to essential
services and cash assistance, the 4Ps program will help
improve the overall quality of life of the people living in
Sabang Calabangga.
 3. The people living in Sabang Calabangga will benefit greatly
from this program, and thus they are likely to cooperate and
comply with its implementation, as they understand the
benefits it will bring them.

Scope and Delimitations

This study focuses on the beneficiaries of the Pantawid

Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Sabang Calabanga. Those
eligible for the program are households with a total annual
income of less than Php10,000 or whose annual per capital income
is less than Php3,000 and with at least one member aged 18 years
or below who is pregnant, lactating or has a disability. The
study excludes households whose income is above the
aforementioned thresholds or those who are able to provide their
families with basic needs in terms of health, nutrition and
education. The 4Ps program is an initiative of the Philippine
government that seeks to provide poor households with cash grants
to meet basic needs. The program also aims to improve the
educational and health status of beneficiaries, as well as to
encourage them to break the cycle of poverty. It does this by
providing access to health services, nutrition for pregnant and
lactating women and children, and educational grants for school-
aged children. The program also encourages beneficiaries to
actively participate in local decision-making processes and
community development activities.
Significance of the Study

Parent This study is important to parents so that they know the

positive effects of the 4Ps program on the lives of its
beneficiaries. This will help them to consider their family's
needs when it comes to health and education.

Student This study can provide students with information about

the great help 4ps can make in their learning especially if the
family is a member of the program.

The following researchers This study is important because the

information here is a great help and addition to the solid
foundation that can help future researchers about the topic
Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).