The Manila Times
THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has partnered with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) to expand access to affordable housing for qualified beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). The collaboration aims to assist 4Ps graduates in transitioning to homeownership through the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) program. The initiative forms part of a whole-of-government approach to sustain the gains of the country’s flagship anti-poverty program. Under the program, qualified beneficiaries are those who have achieved self-sufficiency and can consistently pay monthly amortizations for housing units. DSWD Secretary Rexlon Gatchalian met with 4Ps beneficiary-homeowners who successfully availed themselves of housing assistance. “The plan of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is that after graduating from 4Ps, beneficiaries should be able to enter the 4PH program so that support continues, and we are helping many graduates access housing through our partnership with DHSUD,” Gatchalian said. Beneficiaries shared that the housing program has provided them with safer living conditions and reduced their financial burden compared to previous rental arrangements. The DSWD noted that the synergy between the 4Ps and 4PH programs allows families to transition from financial assistance to long-term stability. The housing initiative also reinforces responsibility among beneficiaries by encouraging them to sustain their payments and invest in their future. Through the partnership, the government aims to empower low-income families by providing both social protection and opportunities for permanent homeownership.
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