MIMAROPA Region — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) MIMAROPA reported strong program performance for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in 2025, underscoring sustained investments in education, health, and family development while advancing households toward self-sufficiency through strengthened convergence and innovation.

According to the 2025 4Ps MIMAROPA Annual Report, a total of ₱4.3 billion in conditional cash grants was successfully delivered to 204,004 households across the provinces of Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan. Palawan received the largest allocation, reflecting its higher concentration of beneficiaries and island-wide logistical requirements.

“Beyond the numbers, the 4Ps is about protecting the future of children, strengthening families, and giving households the stability they need to move forward,” said Regional Program Coordinator Reji A. Pancho. 

“Our 2025 results show that when assistance is paired with strong compliance, convergence, and case management, families are able to build resilience despite difficult circumstances.”

Strong Compliance, Improved Well-Being

Program compliance remained consistently high, with 95% education compliance, 96.8% health compliance, and 95.1% participation in Family Development Sessions (FDS). These indicators reaffirm the program’s role in reinforcing human capital development and positive family behaviors.

The First 1,000 Days (F1KD) intervention continued to prioritize maternal and early childhood nutrition, monitoring 6,269 households with pregnant women and children aged 0–2 years, and achieving a 94% compliance rate—a strong performance amid naturally fluctuating pregnancy incidence.

In terms of household progression, 12,896 households reached Level 3 (self-sufficient) under the Social Welfare and Development Indicator (SWDI), while the majority of households demonstrated steady improvement within Level 2. This reflects incremental but meaningful gains in household resilience, particularly in education access, health practices, and income readiness.

Convergence Beyond Cash Transfers

Beyond cash assistance, 4Ps MIMAROPA strengthened convergence partnerships, serving 53,404 households through complementary interventions from National Government Agencies (NGAs), Local Government Units (LGUs), civil society organizations, and private sector partners. These efforts mobilized an estimated ₱130.36 million worth of livelihood, employment, agriculture, education, and social protection support.

Key convergence highlights include:

• 8,773 households served under the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) 
• 9,966 households monitored under the Enhanced Social Support Intervention (ESSI) 
• 183,072 households referred for employment, education, and other social services, including large-scale referrals to DOLE and DepEd 

“Poverty reduction cannot be achieved by one program alone,” RPC Pancho emphasized. “The strength of 4Ps lies in convergence—working with LGUs, NGAs, CSOs, and the private sector to ensure that families receive holistic support beyond cash grants.”

Sound Financial Management and Innovation

The region also demonstrated exemplary fiscal discipline, achieving 100% utilization of ₱545.74 million in program funds, covering both current and continuing appropriations. This reflects strong absorptive capacity and timely execution of program activities.

Innovation played a central role in improving service delivery. Digital monitoring tools, mobile financial inclusion initiatives, culturally sensitive grievance handling, and staff mental health programs enhanced operational efficiency while addressing the realities of geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs).

Looking Ahead: Sustaining Gains, Deepening Impact

While the program recorded significant gains, the Annual Report also underscored the need to accelerate household progression toward self-sufficiency. In 2026, 4Ps MIMAROPA will intensify targeted case management, expand livelihood and employment convergence, and strengthen digital and financial inclusion, particularly for vulnerable and hard-to-reach communities.

“Our way forward is clear: deepen convergence, strengthen case management, and ensure that no household is left behind as they transition out of poverty,” Officer-in Charge Benchie B. Gonzales said. “The 4Ps will continue to evolve—not only as a safety net, but as a bridge toward long-term resilience and dignity for Filipino families.”

As the national government’s flagship social protection program, 4Ps continues to play a vital role in poverty reduction, human capital development, and inclusive growth, ensuring that no family is left behind in the region’s unique island-based development landscape.

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