House Minority Leader Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan gave his "warm congratulations" to a former beneficiary of the government’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) who placed second in the April 2025 Licensure Examination for Registered Electrical Engineers.
Mustufa Rescober Ali, a former monitored student under the 4Ps program, achieved an impressive score of 92.85 percent, securing the second-highest rank among 4,137 successful examinees.
“We warmly congratulate Mustufa on his outstanding achievement, which serves as a powerful symbol of hope and motivation for 4Ps families and their children across the country,” said Libanan, a representative of the 4Ps party-list in the 19th Congress.
“His accomplishment highlights the life-changing impact of education as a true equalizer,” Libanan stated.
“No matter one’s circumstances – whether wealthy or underprivileged – having access to quality education equips individuals with the tools, knowledge, and opportunities to transform their lives and achieve their goals,” he added.
Libanan also stressed that education remains one of the most effective means to break the cycle of poverty, reduce social inequality, and empower people to build a better future.
Mustufa, a proud native of Santa Cruz, Marinduque, recently graduated cum laude from the state-run Rizal Technological University (RTU) in Mandaluyong City.
His accomplishment adds to the growing list of success stories from the 4Ps, including that of Jayvee Fuentebella – a former beneficiary from Bacolod City – who ranked first in the April Licensure Examination for Electronics Technicians.
According to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), nearly 40,000 former 4Ps beneficiaries passed their board exams in 2024 alone, with 65 earning topnotcher distinctions.
The 4Ps program serves as the government’s primary strategy for poverty alleviation and social development, offering conditional cash assistance to eligible low-income families. A key requirement of the program is that children must stay in school.
The DSWD oversees the cash transfer initiative, which is designed to help break the cycle of poverty by investing in education and healthcare.
According to Libanan, the 4Ps has been allotted ₱64.2 billion in the 2025 General Appropriations Law, demonstrating the government’s ongoing dedication to supporting underprivileged households.