Abstract
Civic Engagement of Selected Beneficiaries of the Social Development Strategy Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) of the Philippine Government
Himima O. Doromal, Jain Mae A. Rojo, Eldie J. Bulajao, Anthony L. Awa
The "Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program" (4Ps) is the Philippine's version
of the conditional cash transfer which was established in 2007. It is a social
development strategy of the national government that provides cash grants to
extremely poor households to improve their health and education
particularly of children aged 0-14. Several studies focused on the impact of the
program in health and education, but the civic engagement of beneficiaries has
not been well examined. This study assessed the civic engagement of the
4Ps beneficiaries in four selected barangays of Tangub City, Philippines.
The descriptive research design and survey method were employed. A survey
questionnaire was distributed to 314 beneficiaries in two urban and rural areas
through random sampling. The overall findings showed that one rural barangay
(Matugnao) has a high civic engagement while the other three barangays
(Bocato, Uno, and Maquilao) are somewhat engaged. The information gathered
in this study can be utilized by the Department of Social Welfare and
Development to further develop activities that will enhance the civic
engagement of the beneficiaries. Conducting a similar study in other areas of
the Philippines would also be beneficial.
KEYWORDS: cash, conditional, education, rural, welfare
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