COTABATO CITY- The Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD) and Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), through Minister Atty. Raissa H. Jajurie, officially received a copy of the Guide on Family Planning, from USAID BARMMHealth representatives on 20 February 2023 at MSSD Regional Office. This also marks the official use of this guide for the Family Development Session (FDS) component of 4Ps.
โThe goal of the 4Ps is not only to provide grants but to help the beneficiaries become agents of nation building, particularly in BARMM. We saw the need to contextualize this guide because we considered the religious and cultural aspects of looking at family planningโ, said Minister Jajurie.
The guide was developed through the collaborative effort of MSSD, 4Ps, and USAID BARMMHealth Project, with the valuable inputs of Mufti Abdulwahid Inju, the Muslim Religious Leader (MRL) Specialist of URC BARMMHealth. Several consultations with Muslim religious leaders and workshops with municipal links across BARMM were also conducted. This is to ensure that it aligns with the pertinent guidelines of the 4Ps program and religious and cultural beliefs of both Moros and non-Moros in BARMM.
The FDS is a vital part of the 4Ps program, which beneficiaries must attend regularly to remain eligible in the program. Moreover, the Family Planning Guide is an essential tool that will empower beneficiaries to make informed choices about family planning. As such, it will used by municipal links in their FDS sessions to educate 4Ps beneficiaries about the different ways to avoid unplanned pregnancies and increase their familyโs quality of life.
The handover ceremony was graced by various officials from both government and private sectors. Among those in attendance were Moh Shan J. Abdulwahid, Chief of Party of USAID BARMMHealth Project, Dr. Cecilia M. Lantican, Director of SBC and Normative Interventions of USAID BARMMHealth Project, Hasim Guiamil, Chief of DRMD, and Vanjo B. Salinda, 4Ps Regional Family Development Specialist.
The handover ceremony indicates another milestone in the 4Ps program, which is poised to deliver more comprehensive and meaningful support to beneficiaries.
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