A MEASURE expanding educational, entrepreneurship, and employment opportunities for adult beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) has been filed in the House of Representatives.

House Bill No. 6734, introduced by Bukidnon 2nd District Representative Jonathan Keith Flores, seeks to amend Republic Act No. 11310, or the 4Ps Act, by extending technical, vocational, and non-formal education alongside livelihood support to adult household members.

In the bill’s explanatory note, Flores acknowledged the program’s success in improving health, nutrition, and basic education across more than 4.4 million households nationwide. However, he pointed out that many families remain economically vulnerable after graduating from the program.

Citing studies from development institutions, Flores noted that households often risk falling back into poverty once cash grants end due to persistent gaps in skills training, higher education access, and sustainable job opportunities.

Findings from the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) similarly highlighted the limitations of existing capacity-building interventions, underscoring the need for integrated, long-term support for adult family members.

Under the proposed amendment, adult 4Ps members will gain institutionalized access to technical-vocational courses,non-formal learning programs, entrepreneurship training, and direct employment matching.

Flores emphasized that these interventions aim to help beneficiaries achieve financial independence and move past reliance on government aid.

“Promoting lifelong learning, entrepreneurship, and gainful employment is essential to building true economic resilience and fostering inclusive growth among Filipino families,” Flores said, urging swift approval of the measure.