COTABATO CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (DSWD-ARMM) is strengthening its current drive against irregularities in the implementation of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) In the region.
ARMM Executive Secretary Laisa Masuhud Alamia, concurrent DSWD-ARMM secretary, said on Tuesday that a series of activities related to this drawback are scheduled for local government units this month.
An immediate measure is up for implementation to address 4Ps-related problems, according to DSWD-ARMM.
For a start, Alamia said an ‘LGU Assembly on Social Welfare Protection’ is set for Jolo, Sulu on Feb.6 where officials would be informed on the regional government’s seriousness in imposing the program’s rules and regulations to prevent anomalous actions during 4Ps payouts.
During the event, Jolo officials are expected to present to Alamia their mechanism on addressing its 4Ps’ problems and issues, even as the regional government would also urge LGU officials for their full commitment in upholding the clean implementation of government’s programs and projects.
Also, a “watch/awareness program” would be launched in same event to allow concerned citizens to have an active in fighting corruption.
The plan covers the activation of DSWD-ARMM hotlines where citizens can call or send issues and concerns. Similar activities are lined up for other ARMM areas later, which include the cities of Marawi and Lamitan, and provinces of Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur, Basilan, and Tawi-Tawi. (Noel Punzalan/PNA)
