With the recent events involving the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and alleged irregularities regarding the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), many people have been concerned about the effectiveness of existing or current conditional cash grants and other public programs that aim to eradicate extreme poverty in the country. What model suits the Filipinos, considering our culture and sensibilities? How can we maximize our limited budgets so we can help our less fortunate fellowmen climb out of poverty?
While some may argue that donations or dole-outs may lead to irresponsible behavior and dependency, it is also true that […]
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