World Bank: ‘GovTech’ Slashes Corruption Risks in Philippines’ 4Ps

World Bank: ‘GovTech’ slashes corruption risks in Philippines’ 4Ps

Government technology (GovTech) reforms in the Philippines’ Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) have generated tens of millions of dollars in annual savings by plugging leakages, while improving the targeting of beneficiaries as well as curbing corruption and fraud, according to the World Bank.In its report, “GovTech for Public Sector Integrity: Lessons from Across Sectors,” published last Tuesday, July 28, the Washington-based multilatera…

DSWD Seeks PHP270 Billion Budget; 4Ps, AICS Remain Top Priorities

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is proposing a budget of around PHP270 billion for 2027, with the largest allocation earmarked for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS). This as the DSWD continues to strengthen the country’s social protection programs in line with the priorities outlined in President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Addr…