DSWD and ZPPSU Launch Cash-for-Work Program for 185 Graduate Students
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in partnership with the Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University (ZPPSU) formally launched the Cash-for-Work Program (CFWP) for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. This initiative is set to benefit 185 graduate students from ZPPSU, who have already undergone an assessment and validation process on the same day.
Program Details and Benefits
According to the DSWD-Zamboanga Peninsula, the qualified beneficiaries will undergo a comprehensive orientation to prepare them for deployment after the validation phase. Unlike conventional student employment programs, this specialized scheme aims to harness the advanced skills and academic training of graduate-level participants to contribute to community development efforts and improve government service delivery, the DSWD-Zamboanga Peninsula stated in an official release.
The students will be assigned to various partner agencies of DSWD and ZPPSU, where they are expected to render 25 working days of service. Each participant will receive a daily wage of P439, amounting to a total of approximately P10,975 upon completion of the program.
Dual Benefits and Financial Support
Zcharina Tinaytinay, ZPPSU director for placement and CFWP focal person, highlighted that the program offers a dual benefit: augmenting the workforce of public service agencies while equipping graduate students with valuable hands-on experience aligned with their academic fields. This approach not only enhances practical learning but also addresses the growing financial challenges faced by students pursuing higher education.
The launch of this program marks a significant step in supporting graduate education and community development in the Zamboanga Peninsula region.
