The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced on Wednesday that over 4,000 former beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) are now licensed professional teachers (LPT).
"This achievement highlights the positive impact of the 4Ps on the educational attainment of its beneficiaries," said DSWD Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao, emphasizing the program's role in encouraging families to invest in their children's education.
Since monitoring began, the 4Ps program has recorded a total of 1,225 new elementary teachers and 3,129 new secondary teachers who passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET).
The announcement comes after results from the March 2024 LET revealed several former 4Ps beneficiaries as topnotchers. These included Khane Jevie Rose Cervantes (Top 1, Elementary) from Davao Region, Jennifer Manrique (Top 9, Elementary) from MIMAROPA, Christian Paskil (Top 5, Secondary) from MIMAROPA, Clarence Salmorin (Top 5, Secondary) from MIMAROPA, Jellian Calipes (Top 6, Secondary) from Davao, and Joanne Cagata (Top 8, Secondary) from Caraga.
"We are immensely proud of these former beneficiaries who have shown dedication and excellence," said Asst. Sec. Dumlao. "Their achievements inspire us to continue supporting the education of children in 4Ps households."
Clarence Salmorin, a Magna Cum Laude graduate and new secondary science teacher, expressed her gratitude to the program. "Lubos akong nagpapasalamat sa 4Ps... Nawa ay marami pa kayong matulungan na mga katulad ko," she said, thanking the program for the opportunity and hoping it helps more Filipinos achieve their dreams.
The 4Ps program is a key DSWD initiative aimed at poverty reduction through conditional cash transfers that support education, health, and nutrition.