CSOs and Volunteers’ Statement of Commitment to the 4Ps Program
We, the undersigned CSOs, faith-based, civic organizations and volunteer groups express our support for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program or Philippine Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT). We believe that by providing conditional cash grants to poor families, this social assistance program will help break the intergenerational cycle of poverty through investments in human capital – health and education – and alleviating the effects of poverty in the short–term.
We recognize that CCT is one of the most rigorously evaluated poverty or social development programs globally. Hard evidence from a decade and a half of international experience points clearly to improvements such as on child enrolment and utilization of immunization and prenatal care services, while there is no evidence of dependency: child labor decreases and adult labor does not. We recognize that similar evidence of such benefits is already emerging in the Philippines and will continue to be monitored and evaluated closely, with CSOs able to play a key role in this area.
We believe that Pantawid Pamilya is not a dole-out program since cash grants are given only to households which comply with the program’s conditionalities. Beneficiaries sign an Oath of Commitment in which they agree to take concrete steps to improve their lives and those of their children. It does not encourage indolence and mendicancy among beneficiaries because the modest cash grant merely augments the household’s income. Households receive cash assistance for only five (5) years. The program also has Family Development Sessions (FDS) where beneficiaries are taught about parenting duties and obligations and how to supplement their household’s income through backyard gardening, handicraft making, and other livelihood activities.
We know that in all Pantawid Pamilya areas, the following systems designed to safeguard the integrity of the program have been established and continuously strengthened: a) Compliance Verification System (CVS): reporting of health visits, school attendance, and FDS sessions as basis of the amount of cash grants a household can receive; b)Beneficiary Update System (BUS): regular reporting and updating of beneficiaries on household information that could affect the amount of cash grants they are entitled to receive; and c)Grievance Redress System (GRS): reporting and acting on grievances and complaints from both beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries to respond to inclusion and exclusion errors and other issues affecting the beneficiaries’ benefits in the program.
Although we can observe that Pantawid Pamilya is being implemented judiciously, we believe there are still ways to improve the program’s implementation. These are:
- Making sure that all stakeholders including beneficiaries, municipal mayors, barangay captains, healthcare providers, and school teachers, know what Pantawid Pamilya strives to achieve. Program implementers should devise a system by which beneficiaries are reminded to send their children to school, and pregnant mothers and children attend health checkups regularly as required by the program;
- Capacitating school teachers and healthcare providers so that they can adequately provide good quality health and education services as well as monitor and report on the beneficiaries’ regular attendance to ensure that qualified beneficiaries promptly receive their Pantawid Pamilya grant; and
- Augmenting the resources of LGUs, the Department of Health, and the Department of Education to ensure that health and education facilities are available and accessible to program beneficiaries.
- Program systems should be made sensitive and responsive to distinct cultural context of the Indigenous Peoples and special needs of persons with disabilities.
- CSOs and the DSWD to jointly identify assess and address the experienced and observed weaknesses of the systems of the program.
We also encourage other national and local non-government organizations (NGOs), Faith-based, Civic Organizations to partner with DSWD and sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to signify their commitment to purposively participate in implementing and monitoring the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program. CSOs and volunteer organizations may be involved in any of the following ways:
- enlist volunteers from their own organizations to assist in the implementation or monitoring of the program;
- participate in Community Assemblies as part of the beneficiary identification process;
- on-the-ground audit of the Compliance Verification System;
- assist in the Beneficiary Updating System;
- assist in the implementation of the Grievance Redress System;
- enhancement and implementation of the Family Development Session modules.
- Participate in advisory committees at the municipal/city, provincial, regional and national levels; and
- initiate the formation of an oversight structure and undertake measures to sustain the gains of the program.
We, development workers, committed to poverty alleviation, want the Pantawid Pamilya Program to succeed. We encourage the purposive participation of civil society and the grassroots urban and rural communities. Private sector support must also be mobilized for job generation and livelihood development. CCT is not a stand-alone program; it must be complemented by other anti-poverty policy initiatives and support to marshall the necessary resources and efforts to be able to move the program’s beneficiaries from survival to subsistence to self-reliance.
Lastly, we believe that the Pantawid Pamilya helps the poorest families meet their immediate needs while helping to secure a better future for their children and the youth of this nation. It is not a panacea to poverty but it can help poor families gain access to basic social services that would enable them to break free from the inter-generational cycle of poverty.
Signed this September 7, 2011 in Clark, Pampanga.
Name of CSOs/Volunteer Groups and Signatories:
Pastor Edwin Villanueva
God’s Love for the Indigents Ministry, Inc. (GLIM Badjao) Pampanga
Rhodora Bohol
SCAD-IV/PPVR-QC
Frine Cristina Z. Sanchez
City Coordinator, PnoyPinay-Manila
Janet Conchada
Panlalawigang Konseho ng mga Tribu sa Quezon
Arturo “Boy” Nuera
PASCRES
Cymbeline S. Martinez
ABSNET-Palawan
Felix Zamar
Pambansang Kilusan ng mga Samahang Magsasaka (PAKISAMA)
Leolibeth S. Daluraya
Consumers League/Pinoy Power
Prof. Erlinda A. Ganapin
PPVR-Palawan
Rosalina Taghoy
ULAP
Jaime L. Jose Jr.
PYAP Region 3
Araceli H. Menor
ICA-NPC/READLANI
Ofelia Bagotlo
Homeless People’s Federation of the Philippines, Inc. (HPFPI, INC.)
Louiegee Miguel Cardinota
VYLH/PYAP
Joseph “Boyet” Ongkiko
I-HELP/PCEC
Josephine “Jocas”Castillo
Damayan ng Maralitang Pilipinong Api (DAMPA)
Rowena V. Genetiano
Team Mission Philippines
Felix Lucero
Pnoy Pinay/PPVR Manila District III
Adelino Lavador
Urban Land Reform Movement (ULRM)
Claire Fajardo
SRVNAI Ulap-Manila
Norma Detubio
Pinoy Pinay/PPVR Manila District V
Goldwyn Anthony Gimeno
UP-All Amparo-Caloocan
Dani Tan
SAGIP Pasig, PPVR-Rizal
Renato I Hernandez
Pnoy Pinay/PPVR Manila District IV
Zacarias Asuncion
Luzon CMP PO Network
Ping Fampulme
UP-All/PPVR NCR
Juliet Leavanete
FSCAP-QC
Ma. Olivia Lucas
Unang Hakbang Foundation
Mariel Tolentino
Co-Convenor
PNoyPinay National
Dr. Emma Porio
Sociologist-Professor
Jeanette Dumo
I-SERVE, INC.
Dr. Mary Racelis
Sociologist-Professor
Caridad P Reyes
Pnoy Pinay/PPVR Manila Coordinator
Jane Austria Young
Kabalikat sa Kaunlaran ng mga Ayta, Inc. (KAKAI)
Edilberto “Evhoy” Villaruel
Mindanao Coordinator
Community Organizers Multiversity (COM) sa Mindanaw
Hadja Bainon Karon
Chairperson
Maguindanao Network of Organizations (MAGNETO)
Bernardita Amor
PhilRads/I-HELP/ABSNET
Dr. Pendatun Pangadil
Chairperson
Bangsamoro Institute for Democracy (BID)
Duma Mascud
Executive Director
Al-Ihsan Foundation, Inc.
Soti Sabarre
COPE
Hadji Quirino Oranto
President
Sindaw Ko Kalilintad
Mari Vi Castillo – Angelo
President
Sultan Kudarat Active-People’s Network (SKAN)
Marlon Llonido
Urban Poor Associates (UPA)
Engr. Faisal Alon
Chairperson
Alliance of Bangsamoro for Peace and Sustainable Development (ABPSD)
Wilma Pagrangan
President
Bangsa Bae Mindanaw (BBM)
Johann dela Rosa
Naga City Peoples Council – Bicol
Alonto Mangrar
President
Salday sa Genoket
Hashimeon Aratuc
President
Tinig ng Nagkakaisang Lakas ng Kabataan ng Mindanaw (TINALAK-Mindanaw)
Romeo Soriano
People Power Volunteers for Reform (PPVR) – Navotas
Susan Guido
Volunteer Coordinator
People Power Volunteers for Reform (PPVR) – Marikina
Ramil Dipatuan
President
Alyansa ng mga Magsasakang Iranun (AMIr)
Arnold Armada
Tribal Center for Development Foundation, Inc.
Romie Guialel
Chaiperson
Change Politics Movement – Maguindanao Chapter
Rolita Balance
SULONG MANDAUEHANONG KABUS (SUMAKA), INC.
Willing Rutaquio
SAGIBIN LN – Burdios Quezon
Anita P. Ebasitas
MAGUIKAY WOMEN’S ORGANIZATION-CEBU
Isabelita Solamo – Antonio
Executive Director
PILIPINA Legal Resources Center
Salvacion G. Pernito
LIKAS-Sorsogon
Crisanto D. Palabay
Bauang, La Union
Jing Lopez
National Coordinator
PhilDHRRA
Jocelyn “Celine” Hernandez
PPVR San Pablo, Laguna
Jose Ricardo Morales
Chairperson, PhilDHRRA
Yasmin Busran-Lao
Chairperson, Change Politics Movement (CPM)
Ramiro Samar
Coco-Cola Workers Union/NCPC
Ma. Cecilia M. Genzola
Foundation for the Development of the Urban Poor (FDUP)
Atty. Shiela De Leon
QueNoy-Quezon
Ana Teresa Prondosa
FDUP
Ligaya Tadigue/Janet Urbano
Dulong Bayan HOA, Inc. – Taguig
Mely Nicolas
PNoy Pinay
Lony Bohol
Marriage Encounter Foundation of the Philippines
Karina David
PNoy Pinay
Lot Luiz-Ortiz
PNoy Pinay
Cymbeline Martinez
Palawan State University/ABSNET
Mariel Tolentino
PNoy Pinay
Jun Policarpio
CDWMCI
Josephine Ramos
UP All Amparo – Caloocan
Benjie Lizada
PPVR Davao
Pepe Gasapo
PPVR Cebu
Eduardo David
TTOE Ministries, Inc.
Johnny Payod
BEHOA, Inc. San Mateo, Rizal
Sabas M. Mabulo
Bicol CLL/CPM
Regina Eneria
Samahan ng mga Agta sa Casiguran na Binuklod ang Ipaglaban ang Buhay at Inang Kalikasan (SACBIBI)
Bernard Belmonte
PNPA
Elizabeth Catequista
WFMNAI
Leonora Virtudez
Kolo-Ka-Kooy, Inc. – Quezon
Ma. Carolina T. De Leon
KALIPI
Troy T. Loquinarie
PYAP Marikina
Louise Lampon
Coordinator
Pakisama-Mindanao
Roberto de la Cruz
SALUNA II
Rosemarie Aquino
APOAMI (Malayana)
Regin Penaflor
Center for Community Transformation (CCT)
Antonio Aragon/Nenita Reli
NMTP CVO
Merlie Gonzales
AMPE
Arturo Tahup
YES Pnoy Foundation
Larry San Pedro
IHELP Manila
Camilo Marinas
MDSW
Bong Marquez
Kaagapay – Occidental Mindoro
Tatay Val Concepcion
Manila Federation of Senior Citizens
Maria Jean Mercado
Akbayan Manila D5
Eva Maano, CPC, MD/Ofelia Duenas
Foundation of Our Lady of Peace Mission,Inc.
Mary R. Abcede
Akbayan Manila D4
Ellen Barrel
Akbayan Manila D2
Rowena Genetiano
Team Mission Philippines Inc.
Racquel Tolentino
Akbayan Manila D2
Elvira Dominguez/Esmena Reyes
MACFESCA Mandaluyong
Nigel Tabliago
AKBAYAN-NCR
Robert Boado
PYAP-Mandaluyong
Albert Concepcion
Akbayan Manila D1
Capt. Oscar Taleon/Daylinda Taleon
Alyansa ng mga may Kapansanang Pinoy (AKAP – Pinoy)
Jeffrey Abapiano
PYAP-Pateros
Efipanio Coraler
SANAMMI-Caloocan
Atty. Robert Chan
Palawan Network of NGO’s Inc. (PNNI)
Monica R. Gabrillo, Marieta A. Alvaro
Liwawa Ed Asinan Foundation, Inc.
Luz Domingo
CO Multiversity (COM)
Larry Famadico Jr.
Secretary General, NUBCW
Atty. Francisco T. Ignalaga, Jr.
Executive Director, Sparks for Change, Inc.
Allan Betonio
RIBANA-ULAP – QC
Anselmo Garcia
CARE
Felisa A. Baytamo
Simulan Nating Gumawa (SINAG) Quezon City
Rosemarie J. Herrerra
Executive Director, HEALTHDEV Institute
Gary Ramos
FARM – Leyte
Dan Chris Molabola, SINAG
Pastor Benjamin Hugo
Bethsaida, Inc.
Querubin Milanes
Pnoy Pinay/PPVR Manila City District II
Luz Mabiliran
Executive Director, Community Organizers Multiversity
Eduardo Manugue
Change Politics Movement (CPM) PPVR-Pampanga
Crispino Aguelo
President, PAKISAMA
Raul Socrates C. Banzuela
National Coordinator, PAKISAMA
Danny Cachola
Sisa Fatima of Malamsit Young Generation Circle, Inc
Glenn S. Bais
Regional Coordinator, PhilDHRRAMindanao
Roy Bero
Akbayan-Palawan
Jorge Banal/Eden Ruiz/Juliet Navarro
Federation of Senior Citizens Associations of the Philippines (FSCAP) – NCR
Francisco “Jun” Mabaso Jr.
National Excom Member
PEOPLE POWER VOLUNTEERS FOR REFORM (PPVR)
National Council Member & Regional Coordinator 10
CHANGE POLITICS MOVEMENT (CPM)
Ester Alkonga
RECITE, Inc.
Lita Asis-Nero
Foundation for Development Alternatives (FDA)
Lina Melecio Tan
Executive Director
LIWAWA ED ASINAN FOUNDATION INC. – DAGUPAN CITY
Romeo O. Mandreza
Kahugpungan sa MIndanao, Inc. (KAMI)
Christina Pasion /Jeremy Oidem
INSA – Miriam College
Gat-Ala A. Alatiit
Executive Director/ChildsRights-Phils
Provincial Coordinator, Change Politics Movement – Laguna
Anita Abasitas
SULONG MANDAUEHANONG KABUS (SUMAKA), INC – Cebu City
Jesus Vergara
Pnoy Pinay/PPVR Manila City District I
Jose Morales
Urban Poor Alliance (UP-All) National
Jojo Leyson
CPM – Zamboanga del Norte
Aniceta C. Baltar
CCAGG, Bangued, Abra
Mardi Mapa-Suplido
AID Foundation
Annie M. Sandalo
CODE Foundation, Inc. – Davao City
Merlita de Guzman
Alyansa ng mga Mamayan sa Montalban (ALMAMO)
Jerry Villena
SAMANAKO FEDERATION
Agustin Docena
Chairman, Eastern Visayas Network of Development NGOs and POs
Emmanuel So
City Volunteers for Pnoy
Chaco Molina
Repormar
Beth U. Yang
PILIPINA, Inc.
Svethlana Plaza/Daisy Velasco
Pinoy Power Bicol Coalition
Ofelia Palo
Pnoy Pinay Manila Zone 42
Vicente “Ka Dodong” Matugas
CPM Sibugay Provincial Coordinator
AKBAYAN Sibugay Division Chair
Luisito Sevilla
PPVR Bataan
Patricia Sarenas
Chairperson/CODE – NGO
Adela Ninolla
Pnoy Pinay/PPVR Manila District VI
Romeo Dahuyag
PASCRES/CARAGA
Rev. Roderick Caabay
Sto. Nino Parish/Taytay, Palawan
Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE-NGO)
Association of Foundations (AF)