Over 500 families from Metro Manila graduate from 'Pantawid Pamilya' program | ABS-CBN
ADVERTISEMENT

Welcome, Kapamilya! We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Continuing to use this site means you agree to our use of cookies. Tell me more!
Over 500 families from Metro Manila graduate from 'Pantawid Pamilya' program
Over 500 families from Metro Manila graduate from 'Pantawid Pamilya' program
Jervis Manahan,
ABS-CBN News
Published Nov 28, 2022 08:27 PM PHT

MANILA - More than 500 families from different cities in Metro Manila graduated from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development on Monday.
MANILA - More than 500 families from different cities in Metro Manila graduated from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development on Monday.
A ceremony was held at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City which marks the effectivity of the program in lifting families out of extreme poverty.
A ceremony was held at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City which marks the effectivity of the program in lifting families out of extreme poverty.
One of the graduates is Carol Israel Esguerra, who became a licensed pilot through the assistance of 4Ps.
One of the graduates is Carol Israel Esguerra, who became a licensed pilot through the assistance of 4Ps.
"Napabilang ako sa expanded scholarship program ng 4Ps at DSWD, kaya nakatulong hanggang college. Malaking tulong na mapabilang dito, hindi lang sa bata kundi sa buong pamilya," he said.
"Napabilang ako sa expanded scholarship program ng 4Ps at DSWD, kaya nakatulong hanggang college. Malaking tulong na mapabilang dito, hindi lang sa bata kundi sa buong pamilya," he said.
ADVERTISEMENT
Families graduate from the program when the enrolled child reach 18 years old, or when they fulfill some economic and social indicators on self-sufficiency.
Families graduate from the program when the enrolled child reach 18 years old, or when they fulfill some economic and social indicators on self-sufficiency.
These indicators include higher wages, access to clean water and electricity, ability to pay government benefits like SSS, and proper nutrition for children.
These indicators include higher wages, access to clean water and electricity, ability to pay government benefits like SSS, and proper nutrition for children.
Some families may opt to exit earlier from the program once they feel they are already self sufficient.
Some families may opt to exit earlier from the program once they feel they are already self sufficient.
"Masaya kami dahil ito ang bunga ng malaking investment ng gobyerno," National Program Manager Gemma Gabuya said.
"Masaya kami dahil ito ang bunga ng malaking investment ng gobyerno," National Program Manager Gemma Gabuya said.
4Ps is the country's conditional cash transfer program, which aims to help families break from the cycles of poverty.
4Ps is the country's conditional cash transfer program, which aims to help families break from the cycles of poverty.
Some families expressed fear that the budget for DSWD may be cut next year.
Some families expressed fear that the budget for DSWD may be cut next year.
The DSWD earlier said P110 billion is not enough for their 4.4 million beneficiaries. The proposed 2023 budget is now at the bicameral level.
The DSWD earlier said P110 billion is not enough for their 4.4 million beneficiaries. The proposed 2023 budget is now at the bicameral level.
More families may graduate as soon as the evaluation finishes. But other families will fill up their slots.
More families may graduate as soon as the evaluation finishes. But other families will fill up their slots.
RELATED VIDEO
RELATED VIDEO
Read More:
4Ps
DSWD
budget
conditional cash transfer
Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program
Department of Social Welfare and Development
4Ps beneficiaries
government aid
government assistance
ADVERTISEMENT
Apple adds lower-price iPhone 16e to line-up
Apple adds lower-price iPhone 16e to line-up
Agence France-Presse
Published Feb 20, 2025 04:12 AM PHT

Apple's new iPhone 16e | Photo from Apple

CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA - Apple on Wednesday introduced a new iPhone 16e model with a lower price tag as the company seeks to revive sales of its iconic device.
CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA - Apple on Wednesday introduced a new iPhone 16e model with a lower price tag as the company seeks to revive sales of its iconic device.
Apple touted the iPhone 16e as having many features found in more expensive models, including Apple-tailored artificial intelligence features and integration with OpenAI's ChatGPT.
Apple touted the iPhone 16e as having many features found in more expensive models, including Apple-tailored artificial intelligence features and integration with OpenAI's ChatGPT.
"iPhone 16e packs in the features our users love about the iPhone 16 lineup, including breakthrough battery life, fast performance powered by the latest-generation A18 chip, an innovative 2-in-1 camera system, and Apple Intelligence," Apple Vice President of Worldwide iPhone Product Marketing Kaiann Drance said in a release.
"iPhone 16e packs in the features our users love about the iPhone 16 lineup, including breakthrough battery life, fast performance powered by the latest-generation A18 chip, an innovative 2-in-1 camera system, and Apple Intelligence," Apple Vice President of Worldwide iPhone Product Marketing Kaiann Drance said in a release.
The iPhone 16e starts at $599 in the United States, compared with $799 for a standard iPhone, and will be available starting February 28, according to Apple.
The iPhone 16e starts at $599 in the United States, compared with $799 for a standard iPhone, and will be available starting February 28, according to Apple.
ADVERTISEMENT
The name is clearly a nod to Apple's iPhone SE series, which were released until 2022, and similarly targeted to lower paying customers.
The name is clearly a nod to Apple's iPhone SE series, which were released until 2022, and similarly targeted to lower paying customers.
Along with a custom-made computer chip, the iPhone 16e will be the first in the line to use Apple's own C1 modem for wireless connectivity.
Along with a custom-made computer chip, the iPhone 16e will be the first in the line to use Apple's own C1 modem for wireless connectivity.
Apple has long relied on California-based Qualcomm for iPhone modems.
Apple has long relied on California-based Qualcomm for iPhone modems.
The more affordable iPhone debuts as Apple works to fuel sales in the face of intense competition, particularly in China.
The more affordable iPhone debuts as Apple works to fuel sales in the face of intense competition, particularly in China.
Apple reported a whopping $124.3 billion in revenue in the year-end holiday quarter, but sales growth fell shy of market expectations.
Apple reported a whopping $124.3 billion in revenue in the year-end holiday quarter, but sales growth fell shy of market expectations.
Revenue growth was powered by Apple's services and digital content unit, with iPhone sales slipping in markets like mainland China.
Revenue growth was powered by Apple's services and digital content unit, with iPhone sales slipping in markets like mainland China.
The company hopes that customers will be attracted to new iPhone models infused with Apple Intelligence AI powers.
The company hopes that customers will be attracted to new iPhone models infused with Apple Intelligence AI powers.
Along with Apple, other tech giants like Google, Microsoft and Amazon are convinced that generative AI's powers are the next chapter of computing and are boosting spending to avoid being left behind.
Along with Apple, other tech giants like Google, Microsoft and Amazon are convinced that generative AI's powers are the next chapter of computing and are boosting spending to avoid being left behind.
Apple rival Samsung earlier this month made its new Galaxy S25 series, packed with AI capabilities, available worldwide.
Apple rival Samsung earlier this month made its new Galaxy S25 series, packed with AI capabilities, available worldwide.
Read More:
apple
tim cook
iphone
iphone 16e
android
smartphone
chat gpt
apple intelligence
abscbnnews
technology
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT