LEGAZPI CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol has renewed its partnership with two Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in support of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries, through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) during its First Quarterly Meeting on Tuesday with Partner Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) at Fiesta Ballroom, Legazpi City.
DSWD Regional Director Arnel B. Garcia signed the agreement with Ago General Hospital and the Pambansang Kilusan ng Samahang Magsasaka (PAKISAMA) Bicol. Coordinator Arnel Basquinas represented PAKISAMA Bicol.
Under the agreement, 4Ps beneficiaries, who are automatically qualified as Philhealth members, will no longer pay for any balance if discharged from Ago General Hospital.
Remedios Lorilla of Ago General Hospital said, it will be the government and the hospital or other institutions who will take care of the bills.
On the other hand, the PAKISAMA Bicol agreed to provide livelihood and entrepreneurial skills trainings to 4Ps beneficiaries. Also, they will help provide linkages for the beneficiaries to get a job or be employed in various institutions, organizations in the Region.
PAKISAMA Bicol will help facilitate the conduct of Family Development Session (FDS), a monthly activity being conducted to 4P beneficiaries. Some of the topics included for discussion are “Paghahanda sa Buhay Pamilya at Partisipasyon ng Pamilyang Pilipino sa Gawaing Pangkomunidad.”
The FDS is also a venue for educational, interpersonal, interactive and adult learning engagement that aims to empower and strengthen the relationship and ties among family members and the community.
The renewal of partnership covers 4Ps beneficiaries in the entire Bicol Region for a year from the signing of the MOA and renewable upon the consensual agreement of the parties.
The DSWD regional director expressed his gratitude to the CSOs for their full and continuous support in extending help and provision of assistance to vulnerable sectors and the poor.(PNA)
