28/04/2026
𝑲𝒘𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒂𝒈-𝒂𝒔𝒂 𝒂𝒕 𝑷𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒑 |
Look—one of our Municipal Links was once a member of the program himself. Today, Sir 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜 𝐌. 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐳, 𝐑𝐒𝐖 stands as a testament that 4Ps transforms lives—from beneficiary to dedicated public servant.
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“Hi, I’m Marvic Mendez. I was once a child who simply dreamed of becoming part of DSWD. Hindi ko akalaing balang araw, ako mismo ay magsisilbi na rin. Ngayon, I am deeply grateful to serve as a Project Development Officer II under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).
Bago kami naging beneficiary ng 4Ps, life was never easy for our family. Maraming pagsubok, maraming kakulangan. But through the program’s support and the unwavering determination of my parents, nagkaroon kami ng pagkakataon na makapag-aral at muling mangarap.
Dahil sa 4Ps, mas lalo akong nagsumikap. I took risks and stepped out of my comfort zone, nakipagsapalaran sa Region XII, nagtrabaho bilang service crew habang nag-aaral sa umaga at nagtatrabaho sa gabi. It was never easy, but I held on. Dahil may pangarap ako, at may pamilyang gustong iahon sa kahirapan.
Lumaki ako sa Arteche, Eastern Samar, isang lugar na humubog sa aking pagkatao at pangarap. Doon nagsimula ang aking journey bilang 4Ps beneficiary. Ngayon, narito ako sa Region XII, giving back and serving communities, bilang sukli sa tulong na minsan naming natanggap. Para sa akin, hindi hadlang ang distansya o lugar sa paglilingkod, ang mahalaga ay may pusong handang tumulong at maglingkod.
From beneficiary to public servant, my story is living proof that 4Ps is more than just financial assistance. Ito ay pantawid sa pag-asa, pantawid sa pangarap, at tulay tungo sa mas maliwanag at mas maunlad na kinabukasan.
At kung kinaya ko, kakayanin din ng iba. Tuloy lang ang laban, dahil bawat pangarap ay may katuparan.”
