The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) NCR spearheaded a consultation dialogue with the Local Government Unit (LGU) Links in Metro Manila, focused on sharing the Status of the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG), Status of City/Municipal Action Plan, Referral pathway of the 4Ps graduating beneficiaries in relation to the implementation of the program in the region.
During the meeting, the 4Ps Regional Management Office commended LGUs that have enacted local ordinances to support the 4Ps implementation and have embraced the social case management process for exited program members within their local jurisdictions.
The collaborative effort between the 4Ps and the local government units aims to ensure the effective delivery of social services to vulnerable families in Metro Manila.
The 4Ps RPMO highlighted several cities that have enacted ordinances institutionalizing the expanded benefits based on the RA 11310 or 4Ps Act, including Mandaluyong, Las Pinas, Muntinlupa, Paranaque, Taguig, Marikina, Manila, Valenzuela, Pasay, San Juan, Quezon City, and Municipality of Pateros.
These proactive steps by the LGUs demonstrate their commitment to supporting the welfare of their constituents and enhancing the impact of the 4Ps program at the local level.
Meanwhile, 4Ps NCR Regional Case Manager Ruel Cervantes, provided updates on the Status of No Eligibility Beneficiaries (NEB) and Natural Attrition (NAT) among the members in Metro Manila. He stressed that these statuses are crucial in monitoring the number of expected beneficiaries that will be exited in the program to be turned over to the identified LGUs in NCR.
“This consultation dialogue is vital in strengthening our partnerships with the local government units, ensuring the seamless delivery of services to our beneficiaries. We appreciate the dedication and efforts of LGU links in supporting the 4Ps program in Metro Manila.” – Said Ruel Cervantes
The successful outcome of the consultation meeting signifies the mutual commitment of 4Ps NCR and LGU links to further improve the implementation of the program and uplift the lives of 4Ps households in Metro Manila.