4Ps Pantawid Pamilya: How It Works, Who Qualifies and How to File a Grievance

Last checked October 2026 against the 4Ps FAQ and contact pages, Republic Act 11310 (the 4Ps Act), Executive Order 120 s. 2026, DSWD Memorandum Circulars 18, 19 and 21 of 2026, the 4Ps Citizen’s Charter, and DSWD and DOE announcements from 2026. This guide explains public program rules. It is not a DSWD publication, and only DSWD can decide whether a family is included, paid or delisted.

The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) pays cash grants to poor families on one condition: the family keeps its children in school, keeps up health check-ups and sends a parent to a monthly Family Development Session (FDS). The money arrives every two months, and the program normally lasts up to seven years. This guide covers what families keep asking: do we qualify, how much should we get, what happens if we miss a condition, and where do we complain when something goes wrong?

Update, October 25, 2026: we rebuilt this guide from DSWD’s 2026 circulars. It now has an eligibility self-check, worked grant examples, a consequences matrix for missed conditions and a grievance route table with official contacts and processing times. It also covers the new exit rules, the seven-year extension under EO 120 and the automatic Lifeline Rate electricity discount. We also corrected one point. Under MC 19 s. 2026, a neighbor or relative cannot attend FDS on your behalf. Proxy attendance is prohibited, and only the grantee or the designated alternate attendee counts.

Quick answer

• You cannot sign up at a DSWD office. Families are identified through the Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) and validated by DSWD. If you were wrongly left out, file an inclusion request.
• Grants: ₱750 a month health and nutrition per family; ₱300 to ₱700 a month per monitored child in school (up to 3 children, 10 months a year); ₱750 a month First 1,000 Days (F1KD) grant per qualified pregnant woman or young child; ₱600 rice subsidy per family.
• Conditions: 85% school attendance, check-ups, vaccinations, deworming, prenatal care and monthly FDS.
• Missed a condition? Only the grant tied to it is withheld for that period. Repeated misses lead to case management and possible delisting.
• Seven years up? SWDI Level 1 or 2 families may continue under EO 120 (July 2026), but it is not automatic.
• Complaints: text 0918-912-2813, email 4psassistance@dswd.gov.ph, or see your City/Municipal Link (C/ML). Filing is free.

Who this guide is for

• Parents who were told they might be “na-CBMS” or listed, and want to know what happens next.
• Active 4Ps grantees checking whether their payout is complete, or why one child’s grant went missing.
• Families near the seven-year mark who are unsure whether they will exit, transition or be extended.

If you need emergency help that 4Ps does not cover, such as hospital, burial or transport costs, read our guide on DSWD AICS (Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation). AICS has its own process and does not require 4Ps membership.

Eligibility self-check: could your family qualify?

Section 6 of Republic Act 11310 sets three requirements, and the 4Ps FAQ page repeats them. All three must be true at the time of selection. Use this table to see where your family stands. It cannot tell you whether you will be included. That depends on the targeting data and on available slots.

Question	If yes	If no	Source
Is your family classified as poor or near-poor by the government targeting system?	You meet the first test. “Near-poor” means estimated per capita income within 10% above the PSA poverty threshold.	You do not qualify for regular 4Ps, even with children. Ask your LGU social welfare office about other programs.	RA 11310 Sec. 6; MC 21 s. 2026 definitions
Do you have a household member aged 0 to 18, or a member who is pregnant at registration?	You meet the second test.	You do not qualify. 4Ps is built around children’s health and schooling.	RA 11310 Sec. 6; 4Ps FAQ
Are you willing to comply with the school, health and FDS conditions?	You meet the third test. You will sign an Oath of Commitment.	Willingness is a requirement, so the family would not qualify.	RA 11310 Sec. 6; 4Ps FAQ
Are you a farmer, fisherfolk, homeless family, indigenous people, informal settler, or living in a GIDA or an area without electricity?	The law says you shall be automatically included in the targeting system. Inclusion in the system is not the same as being enrolled in 4Ps.	No effect. Other families are reached through regular CBMS enumeration.	RA 11310 Sec. 6
Were you interviewed by CBMS enumerators in your barangay?	Your data can be used for 4Ps registration. DSWD registered 176,278 new families from CBMS data from March to June 2026.	You may have been missed. Ask your barangay or C/ML about CBMS coverage, or file an inclusion request.	DSWD CBMS update, Aug. 2026

Two limits are worth knowing before you hope for a call. First, DSWD’s August 2026 CBMS update says the program targets 3.5 million active families and fills slots left by graduating families. New families enter as others exit, so there is no open enrollment. Second, the FAQ describes selection as identification, then registration and validation, then final inclusion. Being visited for registration does not yet mean you are in.

Grant amounts in 2026

These are the amounts DSWD lists on its 4Ps FAQ page. RA 11310 Section 7 sets the school and health amounts as the legal minimums. The health grant is a fixed amount per family, whatever the household size.

Grant	Amount listed by DSWD	Who it covers	How long	Condition tied to it
Health and Nutrition	₱750 a month	Per family	12 months a year (RA 11310 Sec. 7)	Health and nutrition conditions: check-ups, immunization, growth monitoring, deworming
Education: day care / CDC (ages 3 to 4)	₱300 a month	Per monitored child	Up to 10 months a year	85% attendance at a Child Development Center
Education: elementary	₱300 a month	Per monitored child	Up to 10 months a year	85% school attendance
Education: junior high school	₱500 a month	Per monitored child	Up to 10 months a year	85% school attendance
Education: senior high school	₱700 a month	Per monitored child	Up to 10 months a year	85% school attendance
First 1,000 Days (F1KD)	₱750 a month	Per qualified pregnant woman or child aged 0 to 24 months	While the member qualifies	Prenatal and postnatal care, facility delivery, child consultations and immunization
Rice subsidy	₱600	Per family	As listed on the FAQ	Listed as part of the grant package

Education grants cover at most three monitored children per family. DSWD’s FAQ says learners in the Alternative Learning System (ALS) or Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) may also be monitored. If you have four or more school-age children, ask your C/ML which three are monitored. The FAQ does not publish a rule for choosing them.

Worked examples: what a family might receive

These examples are hypothetical. They assume full compliance and use only the amounts in the table above. Actual payouts depend on which members DSWD has recorded as eligible, compliance results and the release schedule. The rice subsidy is left out of the totals because the FAQ lists it per family without stating the release frequency.

Hypothetical family	Monthly grants during a school month	Notes
A: Grade 3 pupil and Grade 9 student	₱750 health + ₱300 + ₱500 = ₱1,550	In months without education grants (education is paid for up to 10 months), the family gets the ₱750 health grant only.
B: Pregnant mother, a 4-year-old in a CDC and a Grade 11 student	₱750 health + ₱750 F1KD + ₱300 + ₱700 = ₱2,500	The F1KD grant continues after birth while the baby is 0 to 24 months, as long as the F1KD conditions are met.
C: Four school-age children (two in elementary, one in JHS, one in SHS)	If the monitored three are SHS, JHS and one elementary pupil: ₱750 + ₱700 + ₱500 + ₱300 = ₱2,250	Only three children are monitored for education grants. The fourth child brings no education grant.
D: Same as A, but the Grade 9 student fell below 85% attendance in one month	₱750 + ₱300 = ₱1,050 for that period	Only the grant tied to the missed condition is affected. The Grade 3 pupil’s grant and the health grant continue if those conditions were met.

For a rough yearly figure for Family A: the health grant (₱750 × 12 = ₱9,000) plus education (₱800 × 10 = ₱8,000) comes to ₱17,000, before the rice subsidy. If your yearly total is far below your own estimate, compare it month by month with the release schedule below before you file a grievance. Education grants are released less often than health grants.

The F1KD grant increase and how to update your record

DSWD’s July 2026 F1KD announcement says Memorandum Circular 10, s. 2026 raised the First 1,000 Days grant from ₱350 to ₱750 a month. Release started July 9, 2026 for 5,536 newly qualified beneficiaries, paid at the new rate from Pay Period 3 (May to June 2026). DSWD says existing F1KD beneficiaries also receive ₱750 from that pay period, and it expects more than 180,000 beneficiaries this year. Payment goes to the family’s Land Bank cash card or e-wallet.

The grant only starts once DSWD knows about the pregnancy or the new baby. You can update your record in two ways: submit BUS Form 5 through your C/ML, or update online through I-Registro, DSWD’s self-service portal.

What to update	Document DSWD asks for	Accepted substitute	Where to submit
Pregnant household member	Medical certificate showing the pregnancy	Health Certificate from the Rural Health Unit (RHU) or Barangay Health Station (BHS)	C/ML (BUS Form 5) or I-Registro
Child aged 0 to 24 months	Birth certificate	Certificate of Live Birth	C/ML (BUS Form 5) or I-Registro
Child’s health compliance (0 to 2 years)	Vaccination booklet; Nanay and Baby Book	None listed	I-Registro upload
Where grants are paid	E-wallet details	None listed	I-Registro (wallet update)

Before you open I-Registro, check three things the portal itself requires:

• You are a member of an active 4Ps household and at least 18 years old. The portal is currently limited to updating households with pregnant members or children aged 0 to 2.
• You have a PhilSys National ID or ePhilID. If you do not have one, see our PhilSys National ID registration guide or our guide to the digital National ID.
• You can take a clear selfie: good lighting, face uncovered and no other people in the background.

The portal is available in English, Taglish, Bisaya, Bicolano, Hiligaynon and Waray-waray. If your baby’s birth has not yet been registered with PSA, our PSA birth certificate guide explains how to request a copy once it is.

The conditions, by family member

These are the conditions in Section 11 of Republic Act 11310, with the F1KD requirements DSWD added for pregnant women and young children. Treat this as your family’s checklist.

Who	What the family must do	Proof that usually matters
Pregnant member	Prenatal care, delivery in a health facility with a skilled professional, and postpartum care	Health center or RHU records; Nanay and Baby Book
Children 0 to 2 (F1KD)	Regular consultations and complete immunization	Vaccination booklet; health center records
Children 0 to 5	Regular preventive check-ups and vaccinations	Health center records
Children 1 to 14	Deworming twice a year	School or health center deworming records
Children 3 to 4	Attend day care or preschool at least 85% of the time	CDC attendance records
Children 5 to 18	Attend elementary or high school at least 85% of the time	School attendance records submitted for compliance verification
Parent or guardian (grantee)	Attend the Family Development Session at least once a month	FDS attendance sheet signed during the session

During a calamity, war, armed conflict or force majeure, the IRR lets the DSWD Secretary suspend conditions. The 4Ps Citizen’s Charter quotes the rule: “full compliance to such conditions are deemed waived and payments to beneficiaries shall be granted in full.” This is declared per area at the request of the DSWD Field Office. Families do not apply for it individually.

Family Development Sessions: who must attend and what counts as excused

DSWD MC 19, s. 2026 (July 2026) rewrote the FDS rules. FDS is held at least once a month in parent groups of up to 30 members. The main points:

• The grantee is the main attendee. Preferably this is a parent of the children or a legal guardian.
• An alternate attendee may be the other parent or a legal guardian of the children.
• Proxy attendance is prohibited. A relative or neighbor who is not the designated main or alternate attendee does not count.
• Couple sessions. Both parents or partners must attend the sessions on gender sensitivity, responsible parenthood and family planning. The C/ML may also require both for some health, psychosocial or livelihood topics. A partner who no longer lives with the family is not required.
• Grandparent grantees. If both biological parents are absent, the grandparent grantee and another adult involved in raising the children must attend.
• Working grantees whose jobs clash with the schedule should ask the C/ML about make-up sessions or other modalities.

Reason for missing FDS	Excused?	Proof or attestation MC 19 mentions
About to give birth, bed rest or pregnancy complications	Excused	Health center personnel or licensed medical practitioner
Recent childbirth, miscarriage or related medical condition	Excused	Health center personnel or attending physician, and/or Parent Leader or Barangay Captain
Death or burial of an immediate family member	Excused	Parent Leader, Barangay Captain or recognized Tribal Leader
VAWC victim-survivor undergoing medical, psychological or legal intervention	Excused	Barangay Captain, C/MSWDO, PNP or SWO III
War, armed conflict, riots or other safety threats	Excused	Assessment by DSWD
Illness, a grave family emergency or a livelihood conflict	Unexcused, but a make-up session is allowed	Health certification or Parent Leader attestation; attend a make-up or special FDS within the same month
No reason given, no prior notice	Unexcused	C/ML follows up or visits; a special FDS is offered, and missing it is recorded as non-compliance

Excused absences do not need a make-up session. Some community activities, such as Family Week, 4Ps Family Day and Brigada Eskwela, can count as “equivalency FDS” when DSWD recognizes them. Ask your Parent Leader first.

When grants are released

Compliance is checked by monitoring month, and payment follows later. The 4Ps FAQ page publishes this 2026 schedule:

Compliance monitored in	Health and F1KD grants released	Education grants released
January	February	April
February	March	—
March	April	—
April	May	End of school year
May	June	—
June	July	September
July	August	—
August	September	—
September	October	December
October	November	—
November	December	—
December	January	April

Read it this way: health and F1KD grants follow about a month after the month they cover. Education grants are released in batches, so a family can go several months without an education payout even when every child is attending school. The FAQ marks the December-to-April education row with a footnote that the page does not explain. If an April education release looks incomplete, ask your C/ML before filing a grievance.

How you get paid, and what not to do with your card

Channel	How DSWD describes it	Practical note
Land Bank (LBP) transaction account or cash card	Main channel for 4Ps grants	Withdraw at any ATM that accepts the card; keep your PIN private.
E-wallets (GCash, Maya)	Listed by DSWD as payout channels	Wallet details can be updated through I-Registro.
ATM, POS and cash-out merchants	Listed as ways to withdraw	Merchant cash-out may carry a fee set by the merchant, not by DSWD.
Other banks, rural banks, cooperatives, remittance firms	RA 11310 Sec. 9 allows these where government banks cannot reach	Used in remote areas; your C/ML will tell you if this applies.

DSWD MC 18, s. 2026 lists pawning the cash card, gambling, vices, misrepresentation and “collection of any kind” as misbehavior that can lead to delisting (client status CS-5). If anyone, including a lender, a store or a “leader”, holds your card or asks for a cut of your grant, report it through the grievance channels below. DSWD does not charge fees for 4Ps registration, updates or grievances.

Missed a condition? The consequences matrix

Section 12 of Republic Act 11310 sets the escalation, and the 4Ps FAQ page describes how case management works in practice. Each condition is checked separately, so missing one affects only the grant tied to it.

Situation	What happens first	If it continues	What you can do
A child falls below 85% school attendance in a month	That child’s education grant for the period may not be released	Repeated non-compliance triggers case management by the C/ML	Give the school’s explanation (illness, transfer) to the C/ML; ask the school to correct wrong records
A child misses a health check-up, vaccination or deworming	The health grant for the period may not be released	Case management, then possible suspension	Bring health center records to the C/ML; request a correction if the record is wrong
Grantee misses FDS without a valid reason	Make-up or special FDS within the same month	Missing the special session is recorded as non-compliance	Ask the C/ML about the next make-up session
Non-compliance in 4 months	Written notice; the family is placed under case management (RA 11310 Sec. 12)	Case manager works out a family intervention plan	Cooperate with the plan; document the reasons for missed months
Non-compliance persists one year after notice	The family may be delisted (CS-7, persistent non-compliance) after a one-year evaluation	Exit sessions and referral to the LGU	File an appeal for reinstatement through the grievance system
Calamity or conflict declared in your area (force majeure)	Conditions may be waived for the area	Payments are granted in full for the covered period	Nothing to file; ask your C/ML if your area is covered

The FAQ also says suspension, disqualification and delisting are subject to due process. You should be notified and given a chance to explain before your status changes.

Grievances and inclusion requests: where to go

The 4Ps Grievance Redress System (GRS) handles more than complaints. The 4Ps FAQ page lists seven grievance types: inclusion requests, payment and cash card issues, facility-related concerns, requests and inquiries, appeals for reinstatement, disqualification reports and complaints against implementers. The 4Ps Citizen’s Charter entry on grievance intake says anyone can file, there is no fee, and you should bring a 4Ps ID or one valid ID (original) plus any proof you have.

Your problem	Grievance type	Best first channel	Bring or include	What to expect
“We are poor but were never included”	Inclusion request	C/ML or the 4Ps grievance desk in your city or municipality	Valid ID; household details; barangay certification if you have one	DSWD validates the request against targeting data. Inclusion is not guaranteed and depends on eligibility and slots.
Missing or partial payout; card lost, captured or locked	Payment or cash card	C/ML first; then text or email the 4Ps hotline	4Ps ID or valid ID; card number; months affected	Many are resolved by checking compliance and payroll records.
School or health center will not certify attendance	Facility-related	C/ML	Report cards, health records, names of the school or facility	DSWD coordinates with the facility.
You were delisted and think it was wrong	Appeal for reinstatement	Grievance desk or C/ML	Notice of delisting, if any; proof of compliance or eligibility	Exited families may appeal under the GRS appeal procedure (MC 18 cites NAC Resolution 4, s. 2020).
A household in the list is clearly not poor	Disqualification report	Text, email or grievance desk	Name, barangay and facts you know	Validated cases can lead to delisting (CS-10) within about 20 working days of filing and a final ruling, per MC 18.
A staff member, leader or lender demands money or holds cards	Complaint against implementers, or misbehavior report	Email or text the national 4Ps hotline; grievance desk	Dates, names, amounts, screenshots	Handled through the GRS; fraud carries penalties under RA 11310 Sec. 24.

Processing times published in the Citizen’s Charter for a walk-in grievance at the 4Ps National Program Management Office:

• About 44 minutes if the grievance can be resolved on the spot.
• About 3 days if it is referred to the DSWD Field Office. The Field Office updates the GRS Information System within 3 working days.
• You receive a printed encoded transaction or an acknowledgment receipt (Client Assistance Form). Staff contact you by mobile. If you leave no contact details, feedback goes through your C/ML.

That Charter edition (CY 2024) covers intake at the national office; complex cases such as delisting appeals can take longer. Keep your acknowledgment receipt.

Channel	Details listed by DSWD	Best for
Text	0918-912-2813. Format: 4Ps Pangalan/Lugar/Uri ng Reklamo (for example, “4Ps Juan Cruz/Quezon City/Nais ko mag-report”)	Quick reports and follow-ups
Email	4psassistance@dswd.gov.ph	Complaints with attachments (photos, notices)
Landline	(02) 8931-8101 to 07, local 10124 or 10265 (listed on the 4Ps contact page as (02) 931-81-01 to 07)	Talking to the national office
In person	Your C/ML, the city or municipal 4Ps grievance desk, or the DSWD Field Office	Inclusion requests, appeals and anything needing documents

The seven-year limit and the 2026 extension

Section 4 of Republic Act 11310 sets a maximum of seven years, and lets the National Advisory Council (NAC) recommend a longer period in exceptional circumstances. In 2026 it did. Executive Order 120, s. 2026 (July 13, 2026) says eligible families continue beyond seven years “for as long as they remain classified by DSWD as Level 1 (Survival) or Level 2 (Subsistence)” under the Social Welfare and Development Indicators (SWDI). DSWD MC 21, s. 2026 (August 2026) sets the rules:

• DSWD data as of March 2026 showed about 1.8 million beneficiaries reaching seven years, and more than 1.3 million of them still at SWDI Level 1 or 2.
• For families already enrolled when the IRR took effect, the seven years are counted from the IRR’s effectivity. For families admitted later, they are counted from registration.
• Only families at Level 1 or 2 in the latest validated SWDI assessment, who still meet the three eligibility requirements, can be extended. Level 3 (Self-Sufficient) families go through transition and exit instead.
• Extended families must keep complying with conditions. They are prioritized for case management and referrals for livelihood, jobs, scholarships and housing.
• Families are told the result through the 4Ps website, the 4Ps Facebook page and FDS. Disputes go through the grievance system.

SWDI level	Score range (MC 21)	What it means	Effect at the seven-year mark
Level 1: Survival	1.00 to 1.82	No income or means to buy the prescribed meal set and meet daily needs	May be extended, subject to validation and compliance
Level 2: Subsistence	1.83 to 2.82	Basic food needs barely met; no savings or emergency fund	May be extended, subject to validation and compliance
Level 3: Self-Sufficient	2.83 to 3.00	Stable and able to manage daily needs	Not extended; six-month transition, then graduation

Not automatic. DSWD’s July 2026 statement says the EO “does not provide automatic or permanent inclusion”. The SWDI is administered once a year. If your family’s situation has worsened since the last assessment, say so to your case manager before the assessment, not after the result.

Graduation and other ways families exit

DSWD MC 18, s. 2026 (the 2026 exit protocols) lists six exit routes. It reports that 282,692 families had already reached self-sufficiency.

Exit route	Trigger	Status code	Transition or timeline	Grants during transition
Graduation (self-sufficiency)	SWDI Level 3	CS-3	Six months from approval of the Social Case Study Report and Family Transition Plan, ending with the Pugay-Tagumpay ceremony	Up to six months’ worth of grants
Natural attrition	Last monitored child turns 19 or finishes high school	CS-14	One school year of transition	Remain eligible until officially tagged as exited
Persistent non-compliance	Validated persistent non-compliance after a one-year evaluation	CS-7	Delisting after RD approval, then exit sessions	Stop on delisting
Misbehavior	Fraud, misrepresentation, gambling, pawning, vices, collection, misconduct	CS-5	Within 20 working days of the grievance filing and immediate exit on the final ruling	Stop on delisting
Disqualification	Found to be non-poor based on actual family characteristics	CS-10	Within 20 working days of the grievance filing and immediate exit on the final ruling	Stop on delisting
Voluntary waiver	Family asks to leave	CS-8	Per the waiver guidelines	Stop on delisting

Three details families often miss:

• Active beneficiaries stay eligible for grants until they are officially tagged as exited or delisted.
• A shock during transition, such as a fire or a typhoon, does not extend the transition period. The case manager should refer the family to the LGU and other services instead.
• After exit, the LGU is expected to carry out the family’s exit plan within six months. While still in the program, families get priority for the Sustainable Livelihood Program and employment facilitation (RA 11310 Sec. 13), so ask for referrals before you exit. If a child wants skills training after high school, see our TESDA scholarship guide.

Moving or changing schools

Your grants follow your compliance records, so a move that DSWD and the school do not know about can look like non-attendance.

1. Tell your C/ML before you move, and ask what updates and documents are needed. MC 18 tags families who move during transition without notice as CS-12 (Moved-out Without Notice), supported by a Barangay Certificate of Non-Residency.
2. For families in transition, MC 18 lets you file the update in either the old or the new region. It is completed within 20 working days of complete documents, and the transition continues in the new region.
3. When a child changes schools, tell the C/ML the new school’s name right away so attendance is monitored there. Keep the transfer papers and the new enrollment proof.
4. If the grantee attends FDS away from home, MC 19 recognizes a “visiting grantee” who attends sessions outside the C/ML’s area. Coordinate first so attendance is credited.

One change is still in progress. DSWD’s October 2026 update on the family-based approach says 4Ps is shifting from a household-based to a family-based approach. It will recognize, for example, grandparents who are legal guardians, and it promises safeguards so record changes do not affect past compliance or grants. As of October 2026 DSWD was still consulting field staff on the new “4Ps Forward” system. Treat this as in transition, and follow your C/ML’s instructions for now.

Health coverage and other benefits linked to 4Ps

Benefit	What the source says	What to do
PhilHealth (National Health Insurance Program)	RA 11310 Sec. 8: 4Ps beneficiaries are automatically covered, with premiums funded from the Sin Tax Reform Act	Check your PhilHealth record; see our PhilHealth MDR guide
Lifeline Rate electricity discount	Qualified 4Ps households on the latest DSWD-certified list are automatically registered, subject to data matching with the distribution utility. 0 to 50 kWh a month gets a 100% discount.	If your bill shows no discount, ask your utility. Minor name or account discrepancies should be validated by the utility; manual registration remains for substantial mismatches.

Per the DOE press release and DSWD’s February 18, 2026 Lifeline Rate update, utilities with ERC-approved thresholds above 50 kWh keep their existing discounts for higher consumption.

Avoiding fixers and fake 4Ps offers

• There is no fee to be included in 4Ps, to update records or to file a grievance.
• Section 24 of RA 11310 punishes giving false information to get into 4Ps with 1 month to 1 year in prison and/or a fine of ₱10,000 to ₱100,000. Public officials can also be temporarily disqualified from office.
• Keep your 4Ps ID and cash card yourself. If you need another ID for banking or I-Registro, see our list of valid government IDs in the Philippines.

Frequently asked questions

Why did only one child’s grant go missing?

Each condition is checked separately. If one child fell below 85% attendance, or the school record was not submitted, only that child’s education grant for the period is affected. Check with the school, then your C/ML.

Can my sister attend FDS for me?

Not unless she is the designated alternate attendee, such as a legal guardian of the children. MC 19 s. 2026 prohibits proxy attendance. Ask the C/ML about make-up sessions instead.

We reached seven years. Are we automatically extended?

No. Only families validated as SWDI Level 1 or 2 in the latest assessment, who still meet eligibility and keep complying, may continue under EO 120.

Our last child finished senior high school. What now?

This counts as natural attrition. MC 18 gives a one-school-year transition with case management and referral to the LGU before exit.

Can a delisted family get back in?

Exited families may file an appeal for reinstatement through the grievance system. MC 18 says families assessed as Level 3 and tagged inactive cannot be reactivated.

Sources

All sources checked October 25, 2026. Last checked October 2026.

• 4Ps FAQ page: eligibility, selection steps, grant amounts, ALS/ADM monitoring, 2026 release schedule, payment channels, non-compliance and case management, exit reasons, grievance types and contact details
• 4Ps contact page: landline, local numbers, text line and email
• Republic Act 11310 (Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program Act): Sections 4 to 13 and 24
• Executive Order 120, s. 2026, as published: extension beyond seven years for SWDI Level 1 and 2 families
• DSWD statement on EO 120, July 2026: “does not provide automatic or permanent inclusion”
• DSWD MC 21, s. 2026: implementing guidelines for the extension, SWDI levels and score ranges, reckoning of the seven years
• DSWD MC 18, s. 2026: exit routes, client status codes, transition periods, grants during transition, moving during transition, appeals and post-exit services
• DSWD MC 19, s. 2026: FDS attendees, proxy ban, couple attendance, excused absences, make-up and special FDS, equivalency FDS
• 4Ps Citizen’s Charter entry on grievance intake (CY 2024) and the Citizen’s Charter entry on force majeure: requirements, fees, processing times; waiver of conditions in calamities
• DSWD’s July 2026 F1KD announcement: ₱750 F1KD grant, Pay Period 3, BUS Form 5, accepted documents
• I-Registro portal: who can use it, ID and selfie requirements, documents, languages
• DSWD’s August 2026 CBMS update: 176,278 new families, CBMS as the targeting system, 3.5 million target
• DSWD’s October 2026 update on the family-based approach: household-to-family shift and “4Ps Forward” consultation
• DOE press release and DSWD’s February 18, 2026 Lifeline Rate update, plus DSWD’s February 2, 2026 Lifeline Rate update: automatic Lifeline Rate enrollment and the 0 to 50 kWh discount

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