Analysis of Academic Performance and Challenges of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4P’s) Beneficiaries

One of the government solutions to eradicate poverty and reduce the case of dropout students in school is by providing the needs of these families through cash conditional transfer program also known as Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4P’s). This mixed method research using sequential explanatory design sought to analyze the academic performance and challenges of thirty-nine (39) Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4P’s) beneficiaries of Collat Integrated School in Masinloc Zambales during school year 2024 – 2025. The academic performance of 4P’s students were rated “satisfactory” in five core subjects in the first quarter of the school year. Using focus group discussion as the main data gathering tool, the study yielded the following results: the top two common success stories include that 4P’s implementation brought significant change in their lives and increase sense of self-empowerment. While, common challenges in the implementation include recipients have limited understanding about 4P’s program and still struggling in financial matters. Furthermore, teacher-respondents revealed the actions that they have undertaken in the implementation of the 4P’s program which include strong parental involvement of parents in school activities and strict monitoring of school participation of 4P’s beneficiaries. In light with the findings, the researcher recommended meaningful engagements and collaborations between 4P’s student-beneficiaries, parents and school personnel towards ensuring the program continues to have a positive outcome. Furthermore, teachers are encouraged to study further on what effective learning strategy based on the needs and interest of the students to keep them in school until they finish their academic year.