Awareness of students towards the government’s poverty reduction program

International Journal of Research Studies in Management
Divine Word College of San Jose Special Issue
2026 Volume 14 Issue 2

Available Online: 2 April 2026

Author/s:

Amar, Hannah Izanelle A.*
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (hannahizanelleamar@gmail.com)

Ramirez, Mathilda Dorothy D.
Ancheta, Sophia Eingelei R.
Tatel, J April Let G.
Escarez, Queyxier Wrichie L.
Perez, Kyle Angelo L.
Rodil, Maria Victoria B.

Abstract:

Most Filipino families continue to experience poverty, which limits their access to opportunities, particularly in education. In response to this issue, the Philippine government implemented the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), a conditional cash transfer program that provides financial assistance and social support to low-income families to improve their living conditions and support their children’s education and health. This study examined the awareness of Grade 9 and Grade 10 student beneficiaries at San Jose National High School regarding the program’s status. Using a descriptive-correlational design, a total of 167 identified student beneficiaries were selected using stratified sampling. The study found that most student beneficiaries are aware of the objectives, benefits, and processes of the 4Ps program. The respondents showed a clear understanding that the program aims to support their education and help address the financial challenges faced by their families. In terms of the status of the program, the students indicated that the 4Ps significantly helps them continue their studies and meet some of their daily educational needs. Moreover, the results showed a strong positive correlation between the level of awareness of the students and the status of the government poverty reduction program among the respondents. This means that students who have greater awareness and understanding of the program are more likely to recognize its benefits and implementation. Thus, this study recommends that teachers and curriculum developers incorporate localized case studies from the 4Ps program into Social Science or Araling Panlipunan classes.

Keywords: poverty reduction, level of awareness, 4Ps, government program

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2026.26019

Cite this article:
Amar, H. I. A., Ramirez, M. D. D., Ancheta, S. E. R., Tatel, J. A. L. G., Escarez, Q. W. L., Perez, K. A. L., & Rodil, M. V. B. (2026). Awareness of students towards the government’s poverty reduction program. International Journal of Research Studies in Management, 14(2), 95-104. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2026.26019

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