Utilization of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4PS) Financial Aide and Pupils’ Academic Performance

This study was conducted to assess awareness on the utilization of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Education of Sta. Monica Elementary School and Matahimik- Bucana Elementary Schools of District II, City Division of Puerto Princesa as reflected in Pupils’ academic performance. There were 153 respondents in this study. The descriptive-correlation research design was used in the study. Data were gathered through questionnaires while frequency, percentage, mean and Pearson Moment Correlation Coefficient r were the statistical tools used to analyze the data. Greater in number are the recipients who claimed that the school is 0.7-0.9 kilometres away from their home. Majority of the recipients claimed that they complied the 85% of attendance in school. Majority of the beneficiaries have an income between (P1001-P3000) and most of them are high school graduate. The level of academic performance of the recipients of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) is satisfactory. Beneficiaries are aware of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). They always use their allowance in education according to its intended purpose. The level of the awareness of parents/beneficiaries on the utilization of 4Ps allowance has no significant relationship to the academic performance of 4Ps recipients.