Manila, Oct. 28 -- A civil society organization (CSO) on Tuesday cited the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and the PhilHealth system as models of transparent, rules-based programs that deliver aid to citizens without political interference.

During a Senate Committee on Finance public hearing with CSOs, Roundtable for Inclusive Development (RFID) Co-convenor Adolfo Montesa said these programs are good examples of government assistance that is defined by law and objective criteria, not by political connections.

"Ang 4Ps at Universal Health Care, mga halimbawa ito ng rights-based at rules-based programs. Naka-define kung sino ang qualified beneficiaries kaya nababawasan ang ghost beneficiaries at favoritism (The 4Ps and Universal...