Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

‘Twentieth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 804

Introduced by Rep. Edwin C. Ongchuan

EXPLANATORY NOTE

As provided under Republic Act No. 11310, the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program
(4Ps) is intended to build and develop the country’s human capital and enhance the
delivery of essential services to the poor, particularly in education, health, and nutrition. It
serves as a key intervention aimed at breaking the intergenerational cycle of poverty.

To that end, 4Ps has indeed improved the lives of Filipinos by delivering essential support
to help mitigate the adverse effects of poverty. However, this representation also
recognizes that it is equally important to ensure that beneficiaries are empowered to
become economically self-sufficient in the long term.

This proposed measure envisions a more holistic approach to poverty alleviation. To
further advance the goals of the 4Ps, this proposal seeks to integrate a livelihood
assistance component that encourages beneficiaries to enroll in existing government
training programs, such as those offered by TESDA, DTI, and other relevant agencies.
This way, the beneficiaries are not only supported for a certain time but are given a real
opportunity to uplift themselves and their families from poverty in a lasting and dignified
manner.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

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EDWIN C. ONGCHUAN
Representative
Second District, Northem Samar


Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives

Quezon City, Metro Manila
‘Twentieth Congress First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 604

Introduced by Rep. Edwin C. Ongchuan

‘AN ACT ENHANCING LIVELIHOOD SUPPORT IN 4PS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC
ACT NO. 11310, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING THE PANTAWID
PAMILYANG PILIPINO PROGRAM (4PS)”

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. Section 6 of Republic Act No. 11310, otherwise known as the “Pantawid
Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) Act”, is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Section 7. Conditional Cash Transfer to Beneficiaries. - The Advisory Council
shall determine the amount of conditional cash transfer to beneficiaries with
the following schemes:

(a) Conditional cash transfer grant per child enrolled in day care and
elementary programs shall not be lower than Three hundred pesos (P300.00)
Per month per child for a maximum of ten (10) months per year;

(b) Conditional cash transfer grant per child enrolled in junior high school shall
not be lower than Five hundred pesos (P500.00) per month per child for a
maximum of ten (10) months per year;

(c) Conditional cash transfer grant per child enrolled in senior high school shall
not be lower than Seven hundred pesos (P700.00) per month per child for a
maximum of ten (10) months per year;

(d) Health and nutrition grant shalt not be lower than Seven hundred fifty pesos
(750.00) per month for a maximum of twelve (12) months per year; and

(e) An additional conditional cash transfer grant per household or family
shall not_be lower than Five Hundred Pesos (P500,00) per month for a
maximum of six (6) months, provided that the condition under Section 11
(g) shall be complied with,”

‘SECTION 2. Section 11 of the same Act is amended to read as follows:

“Section 11. Conditions for Entitlement - All qualified household-beneficiaries
shall comply with all of the following conditions as a requirement for
continued program eligibil



(a) Pregnant women must avail of pre-natal services, give birth in a health
facility attended by a skilled health professional, and receive post-partum care
and post-natal care for her newborn;

(b) Children zero (0) to five (5) years old must receive regular preventive health
and nutrition services including check-ups and vaccinations;

(c) Children one (1) to fourteen (14) years old must avail of deworming pills at
least twice a year;

(d) Children three (3) to four (4) years old must attend day care or pre-school
classes at least eighty-five percent (85%) of them time;

(e) Children five (5) to eighteen (18) years old must attend elementary or
‘secondary classes at least eighty-five percent (85%) of their time;

(f) At least one (1) responsible person must attend family development
sessions conducted by the DSWD, at least once a month; and

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Any or all of the conditions for entitlement may be suspended by the DSWD.
Secretary during times of calamities, war and armed conflicts.”

SECTION 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations - Within sixty (60) days from the
effectivity of this Act, the DSWD shall promulgate the necessary revisions to the
implementing rules and regulations.

SECTION 4. Appropriations - The amount necessary for the initial implementation of this
Act shall be charged against those authorized in the current and subsequent General
Appropriations Act.

SECTION 5. Separability Clause - If any provision of this Act shall be held unconstitutional
or invalid, the provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 6. Repealing Clause - Existing laws, presidential decrees, executive orders,
proclamations or administrative regulations that are inconsistent with the provisions of this
Act are hereby amended, modified, superseded or repealed accordingly.

SECTION 7. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,