The Perceived Impact of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program on Selected Senior High School Students of Lopez National Comprehensive High School
Keywords:
Impact, Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Poverty is indeed the biggest problem of our country. The government of the Philippines implemented a program that will help minimize the poverty rate of our country. Led by DSWD, Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program was introduced. The researchers conducted this research to determine the perceived impact of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program on selected SHS students of Lopez National Comprehensive High school.
METHODS
The study used a descriptive method of research applying the qualitative and quantitative approach focusing on the perceived impact of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4P's) in selected Senior High School students of Lopez National Comprehensive High School in Lopez, Quezon. The result will be used for an innovative approach for 4P's beneficiaries. The researchers performed assessment and analysis of the perceived impact of 4Ps through surveys. The researchers conducted purposive sampling technique in selecting the respondents for the study.
RESULTS
The researcher found out that all respondents agreed that 4P's help the government and the nation. Fifty percent (50.00%) (SA) or half of the respondents are sure that the Filipino families are benefiting well in the program's health program and services. The lowest percentage (39.19%) thought that the program helps improve school attendance of students. Despite the unwavering effort of the government, there are still some negative effects that the respondents agreed and disagreed on. More beneficiaries thought that there are people who abuse the program. While only about36. 49% of the respondents agree that the government subsidy is causing gossip mongering.
DISCUSSIONS
The results revealed that the program Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program has met its objective of keeping the children healthy and keeping them in school. It also helps alleviate poverty among 4P’s beneficiaries.
