the EFFECTS OF LIVELIHOOD PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS AVAILED BY THE PANTAWID PAMILYANG PILIPINO PROGRAM (4PS) BENEFICIARIES TO THEIR SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS: INPUT TO PROGRAM SUSTAINABILITY

EFFECTS OF LIVELIHOOD PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS AVAILED BY THE PANTAWID PAMILYANG PILIPINO PROGRAM (4PS) BENEFICIARIES TO THEIR SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS: INPUT TO PROGRAM SUSTAINABILITY

Abstract

Livelihood programs are designed to provide knowledge and skills in opt to improve the lives of people in underdeveloped communities. Assessment of the implementation of such programs or projects and its impacts on communities are necessary for its improvements. Consonant to that, this study examines the effect of livelihood programs and projects availed to the socio-economic status of the Pantawid Pampamiya, Beneficiaries in the Province of Marinduque. A descriptive survey research design was employed in this study. A self-construct survey questionnaire was distributed to 387 beneficiary respondents and used to extract needed information. Frequency distribution and T-test for Dependent mean were used to statistically analyze the data. Results show that technical and vocational short-term courses were primarily delivered to livelihood programs by partnered agencies and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The majority of these projects amount to five thousand to ten thousand in value and are monitored in monthly visits and evaluations. Results further showed that the delivered programs had improved the capability of recipients in their miscellaneous goods and services, personal effects, insurance, allowances, and in educational expenses of family members studying. Results also revealed that it significantly increased the number of assets among household beneficiaries. However, the study found that optimization in the implementation of projects is still needed by implementer agencies. Thus, the study recommends the creation of an inter-agency task force that will opt for collaborations in implementation and monitoring projects, creating market channels to cater to goods/products and services, formulate rewards and recognitions program for effective, formulate short business courses and financial literacy, skill base program, and prioritize 4Ps beneficiaries as subject to their extension programs.