Manila, May 14 -- The swift approval by the Department of Budget Management (DBM) of the request made by the Department of Social Welfare and Department (DSWD) for 4,200 new contractual positions for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) will substantially boost the implementation of the government's national poverty reduction strategy that caters to 4.4 million household beneficiaries nationwide.

"We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the DBM, headed by Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, for the creation of these new contractual positions that will further enhance the delivery of services under 4Ps," Assistant Secretary for Disaster Response and Management Group (DRMG) Irene Dumlao said in a statement on Tuesday.

"These contractual i...