4Ps Families Can Skip Development Sessions with PhilSys Registration

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has introduced a program allowing families enrolled in the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) to skip two months of mandatory Family Development Sessions (FDS). This is possible if their children aged zero to five are registered with the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys).

Why PhilSys Registration Fulfills FDS Requirements

According to Gemma Gabuya, DSWD Director and 4Ps National Program Manager, completing PhilSys registration for children under five years old satisfies the FDS compliance requirements for February and March 2025.

The FDS sessions are designed to provide 4Ps beneficiaries with essential knowledge and skills to improve their family’s quality of life. Topics include:

  • Health and nutrition
  • Education
  • Responsible parenting
  • Financial literacy

Benefits of PhilSys Registration for Young Children

PhilSys registration for children under five comes with significant advantages:

  • Improved Access to Government Services: The PhilSys National ID serves as a gateway for young children to access essential services in the future.
  • Early Identification: Securing identification early simplifies interactions with various programs and reduces barriers to support.

“This initiative highlights the importance of securing identification for all 4Ps household members, particularly for zero to five-year-old children, as a proactive measure to improve their access to essential government programs,” Gabuya stated.

How to Fulfill FDS Compliance Through PhilSys

To meet the FDS compliance requirements, the household head must:

  1. Register for PhilSys.
  2. Ensure all household members, including children under five, are registered.

Households using this FDS equivalency must present their Transaction Reference Number (TRN) or PhilSys Card Number (PCN) during compliance monitoring for February and March 2025. This ensures program requirements are met while streamlining future access to benefits.

Registration Centers for PhilSys

4Ps beneficiaries can register at designated PhilSys registration centers, including:

  • Barangay halls
  • Malls
  • FDS co-location venues
  • Special sites organized by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)

To accelerate registration for children under five, new centers will also be opened in schools and daycare centers.

Streamlining Access to Social Services

The DSWD’s integration of PhilSys registration with FDS compliance aims to simplify processes for 4Ps families. By obtaining the PhilSys ID for young children, families ensure better access to government programs and reduce identification-related barriers.

The PhilSys National ID is valid proof of identity for citizens and resident aliens in the Philippines. It simplifies transactions and access to:

  • Social welfare benefits
  • Public and private services

Encouragement for 4Ps Families

The DSWD urges all eligible 4Ps families to take advantage of this program. Registering children under five with PhilSys:

  • Fulfills FDS compliance
  • Secures a vital document for future government interactions

Conclusion

This initiative underscores the importance of early identification for young children in improving access to social services. By registering with PhilSys, 4Ps families not only meet program requirements but also ensure a better future for their children. Families are encouraged to visit the nearest registration centers to complete the process and benefit from this opportunity.

error: Content is protected !!