{"id":19959,"date":"2026-05-07T01:13:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T17:13:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/journaldailynewsonline.com.ph\/?p=19959"},"modified":"2026-05-07T01:13:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T17:13:22","slug":"house-passes-expanded-4ps-bill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/journaldailynewsonline.com.ph\/index.php\/2026\/05\/07\/house-passes-expanded-4ps-bill\/","title":{"rendered":"HOUSE PASSES EXPANDED 4Ps BILL"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>SPEAKER Faustino \u201cBojie\u201d G. Dy III said the government remains committed to lift poor families out of poverty as the House of Representatives approved on third and final reading the measure strengthening and expanding the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>In a 224\u20133 vote with zero abstentions, the chamber on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved House Bill No. 8647, or the proposed \u201cPatuloy ang Pagtawid sa Pamilyang Pilipino Act,\u201d to enhance and expand 4Ps in response to the needs of low-income households. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Speaker from Isabela said that strengthening 4Ps is critical to breaking intergenerational poverty and ensuring that gains in social protection are not reversed. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>He stressed that \u201cour objective is to make a good program better. As our countrymen confront more challenges, the more help they will need. Kaya kailangan nating palakasin, palawakin at pagbutihin ang 4Ps.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cTuloy ang pagtawid para sa ating mga kababayan na higit na nangangailangan, at tinutupad natin ang pangako ng mas matibay at mas pinalawak na suporta para sa milyun-milyong pamilyang Pilipino,\u201d Dy said.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The bill amends Republic Act No. 11310 to expand coverage, enhance benefits, and improve the delivery of the government\u2019s conditional cash transfer program, with the goal of making assistance more responsive amid rising costs and economic pressures. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dy said the measure reinforces the government\u2019s long-term investment in human capital by ensuring that families have sustained access to education, health care, and basic support. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>He likewise expressed confidence that the expanded program will help secure a more inclusive and resilient future for Filipino families. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>He added that the measure forms part of the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) priority agenda, highlighting the administration\u2019s focus on strengthening social protection and investing in the country\u2019s most vulnerable sectors. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cThis is about continuity, stability and dignity. We are making sure that support for the poorest Filipinos is not only sustained but strengthened and made more responsive to their needs,\u201d he said. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cAng 4Ps ay hindi lamang ayuda. Ito ay puhunan sa kinabukasan ng bawat pamilyang Pilipino. Sa bawat batang napapaaral, sa bawat pamilyang nagkakaroon ng access sa serbisyong pangkalusugan, at sa bawat tahanang nabibigyan ng pagkakataong makabangon\u2014iyan ang tunay na sukatan ng tagumpay ng programang ito,\u201d he added. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cAt sa pamamagitan ng panukalang ito, tinitiyak natin na tuloy-tuloy ang pagtawid\u2014hindi lamang para makaahon, kundi para makatawid tungo sa isang mas matatag, mas maayos, at mas marangal na kinabukasan.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SPEAKER Faustino &ldquo;Bojie&rdquo; G. 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