Thirty-six (36) beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) from Agoncillo, Batangas completed the skills training on basic drywall and ceiling installation last July 4-5, 2024.This is part of the partnership of the DSWD Field Office IV-A and the Knauf Gypsum Philippines, Inc.

The Knauf Philippines is a civil society organization partner of the DSWD since November 2022 for the provision of interventions such as skills training and employment facilitation to 4Ps beneficiaries. The organization started providing these services in Calaca, Batangas and has later expanded into other municipalities including Balayan and Agoncillo.

The training, conducted through lectures and simulations, provided the beneficiaries with additional skills that they can use to gain employment. The beneficiaries may opt to apply for jobs on their own or undergo the employment facilitation of Knauf Philippines through job fairs and referrals.

The DSWD continuously works with various civil society organizations to provide additional interventions to 4Ps households to capacitate and help them towards improving their families’ living conditions. [with reports from LKMUmali]