The House of Representatives has approved House Bill 8647 on its third and final reading, aimed at expanding the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). This initiative seeks to bolster support for families across the Philippines.
Rep. Leila de Lima, a key proponent of the original law, expressed her satisfaction with the bill's passage. She highlighted the program’s role in improving the lives of countless Filipinos.
It is clear: With support for the education of our children and also the development of the skills of our parents, they are given enough ability to improve the quality of their lives even if they have already graduated from the program.
Rep. Leila de Lima
The new legislation aims to broaden the objectives of the existing policy. It introduces components focused on socio-economic resilience, adult education via the Alternative Learning System, entrepreneurship training, and livelihood support.
House Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander Marcos emphasized that under the leadership of Speaker Faustino Dy III, the House is committed to ensuring that assistance reaches families effectively and sustainably.