Abstract

This study measures the impact of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) on the health and education of its beneficiaries in Maangas, Presentacion, Camarines Sur. The study compares individuals who receive 4Ps benefits to a control group of non-recipients with similar characteristics. Using a Randomized Control Trial (RCT) approach, the study collects data from 157 participants of treatment group (beneficiaries) and control group (non-beneficiaries) through conventional questionnaires. Descriptive statistics are employed to determine the economic profiles of the respondents, including factors such as age, gender, number of children, occupation, educational attainment and household size. Logistic Regression and Regression Discontinuity (RDD) Design were used to evaluate the program’s impact and assess the relationship between its objectives and the beneficiaries’ health and education outcomes. The analysis of the RDD provides evidence that the program successfully increased education enrolment among the participants. This suggests that similar populations can replicate the programs strategy to boost education enrolment. The effectiveness of the program is evident from the shift in enrolment rates at the eligibility cut off indicating an impact on education enrolment. However, when it comes to health outcomes, the findings highlight a need for improved economic development approaches in terms of access to medications and vaccines, enhanced health and nutrition outcomes and insurance coverage for beneficiaries who cannot afford it. Moreover, the 4Ps program shows an impact on both the overall health and education of its beneficiaries.

Keywords: Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipno Program, 4Ps, health, education, beneficiaries, economic development, regression discontinuity design

 

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