According to the beneficiaries of 4P’s whom I interviewed, they are grateful with the program of the government. For every poor Filipino family, three of their children receive three hundred pesos (P300.00) each while their mother receives an amount of five hundred pesos (P500.00) every month. The amount received by the children is used to pay the fees in the school, used to buy notebooks, ball pen, paper, projects, and other school needs. On the other hand, the amount received by the parent is used to start a small business like a small sari-sari store or buying and selling of vegetables and a partial amount of the money received from the program is used to buy for their personal needs.
On the contrary, other parents who are beneficiaries of this program are using the amount of money in sustaining their vices like drinking, smoking, and gambling. Parents who are proven guilty of the said act is penalized by a warning for their first offense and disqualifying them for their second offense.
Once the child reaches fifteen years of age, the support from the government will automatically cease. The support from the government is also transferrable to his or her younger sister or brother once the child reaches the said age. The support to the parent will also automatically cease once all of their children reaches the age of fifteen.
Conclusion:
It is true that the support from the government to poor Filipino families is very visible and is a great help. However, is this support from the government is enough for the needs of the poor Filipino families?
In my own opinion and conclusion, the beneficiaries of 4P’s should not solely rely on the support of the government. They should also need to find other ways to improve their situation. They should continue to pursue their jobs and develop their skills so that they will not rely with the government.
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