Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11310)
The short title of Republic Act No. 11310 is the "Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) Act."
The primary policy goal of the 4Ps is to promote a just and dynamic social order by uplifting marginalized sectors from poverty through policies that provide adequate social services, promote full employment, improve quality of life, and break the intergenerational cycle of poverty.
Qualified Household-Beneficiaries are households identified by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for entitlement to the monthly conditional cash grants as provided under Section 6 of the Act.
A Grantee refers to the most responsible adult member of the qualified household-beneficiary authorized to receive the conditional cash transfer.
The maximum period for the conditional cash transfer is seven (7) years, but the National Advisory Council (NAC) may recommend a longer period under exceptional circumstances.
The eligibility criteria include: (a) being classified as poor or near-poor based on the Standardized Targeting System and the poverty threshold issued by PSA; (b) having members aged 0 to 18 years old or pregnant members at the time of registration; and (c) willingness to comply with the conditions specified by the Act.
Conditional cash transfer grants per month are: (a) not less than ₱300 for children enrolled in day care and elementary programs; (b) not less than ₱500 for children in junior high school; (c) not less than ₱700 for children in senior high school; all for a maximum of ten (10) months per year.
The health and nutrition grant shall not be lower than ₱750 per month for a maximum of twelve (12) months per year.
Pregnant women must avail of pre-natal services, give birth in a health facility attended by a skilled health professional, and receive post-partum care as well as post-natal care for their newborns.
The responsible person will be notified in writing, and the cash grants will immediately be terminated. After four months of noncompliance, the household will undergo a case management process. Persistent noncompliance within one year after notification results in removal from the program.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) serves as the central planning, coordinating, implementing, and monitoring body of the program.
The DSWD’s functions include selecting qualified household-beneficiaries, coordinating with various government agencies, conducting monitoring and evaluation, providing educational training, submitting annual reports to Congress, and formulating implementing rules and guidelines.
The Advisory Council is composed of representatives from DSWD, DOH, DepEd, DA, DOLE, DTI, DAR, DOST, TESDA, and two representatives from accredited NGOs. Its role includes promoting coordination across agencies, recommending policies, ensuring funding for programs, establishing grievance systems, and reviewing monitoring reports to recommend improvements.
The Independent Monitoring Committee, composed of private sector and civil society representatives, complements the DSWD’s monitoring activities, provides feedback, and submits reports on program implementation to regional advisory councils and the National Advisory Council.
The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) conducts an impact assessment every three (3) years after the enactment of the Act and makes recommendations every six (6) years regarding adjustments to the cash grants.
Persons involved will face imprisonment of one (1) month to one (1) year, a fine of ₱10,000 to ₱100,000, or both. Public officials committing such acts shall also face temporary disqualification from holding public office in addition to administrative sanctions.
The DSWD provides beneficiaries with direct and secured access to cash grants through Authorized Government Depository Banks (AGDBs) and accredited rural banks, thrift banks, cooperative banks, or money remittance institutions.
Failure to comply with conditions such as pregnant women's health requirements, children’s enrollment and attendance in school, health and nutrition services, family development sessions, and other obligations specified under Section 11.
The DSWD must regularly update and post on its website reports of financial disclosures and beneficiary information based on geographic, social, economic, and cultural contexts.