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SP<\/strong>EAKER Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez expressed full support for the partnership between the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in providing scholarships, skills training and certification to former beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n He hailed the joint program as a concrete demonstration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.\u2019s commitment to uplifting the lives of poor Filipino families through targeted, skill-based development initiatives.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cThis joint initiative of the DSWD and TESDA is a tangible manifestation of the administration\u2019s unrelenting effort to accelerate our fight against poverty. The House of Representatives is committed to supporting laudable programs that give our people the tools to free themselves from the clutch of poverty,\u201d Speaker Romualdez said.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n On Friday, the DSWD and TESDA signed a memorandum of agreement to strengthen convergence efforts for households that have exited the 4Ps and are transitioning out of the conditional cash transfer program.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Under the agreement, TESDA will offer scholarship slots, skills training and certification to qualified 4Ps beneficiaries referred by the DSWD.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Speaker underscored that continuous learning and upskilling for 4Ps graduates are vital in ensuring long-term success for beneficiaries.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cThe 4Ps has helped thousands of families improve their lives through health and education support for their children. In today\u2019s fast-changing, highly digital economy, we must open new opportunities for them to start afresh and further uplift their families,\u201d the House leader said.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n He emphasized that empowering beneficiaries should not be limited to conditional cash transfers. \u201cWe must also support their progress by equipping them with employable, marketable skills that will help them succeed,\u201d Romualdez added.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian said around 1.8 million households are projected to exit the 4Ps program by 2026, with over 1 million senior high school graduates expected to enter the workforce or pursue higher education and technical-vocational training.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Gatchalian emphasized that the collaboration is proof that the administration is not merely ending the culture of mendicancy in aid programs, but also fostering a culture of empowerment by unlocking the talents of beneficiaries.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n In his 2024 State of the Nation Address, President Marcos highlighted that more than 420,000 families have graduated from the 4Ps program, with some of their children even becoming topnotchers in national licensure exams.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Speaker Romualdez commended the President\u2019s foresight, saying: \u201cThis government convergence ensures that senior high school graduates from 4Ps households will not only hold diplomas or certificates, but will also have the competence and skills to secure quality, fulfilling jobs or start their own businesses.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Citing the well-known adage about teaching a man to fish, Romualdez concluded: \u201cThrough conditional cash transfers coupled with continuous learning and skills development, we give our kababayans not just a fighting chance to escape poverty, but the power to take control of their lives, living with dignity and pride as productive Filipinos.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" SPEAKER Ferdinand Martin G. 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