Implementation of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program Act in Alfonso, Cavite: Compliance and Satisfaction of Beneficiaries

This study examined the relationship between compliance and satisfaction levels of beneficiaries in the implementation of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program Act (4Ps) in Alfonso, Cavite. Employing a quantitative correlational design, data were collected from 100 randomly selected households using a validated survey instrument measuring compliance with program conditionalities health check-ups, family development sessions, and children’s school attendance and satisfaction with healthcare, nutrition, education, and cash assistance. Results revealed consistently high compliance across health, education, and family development indicators, with composite means interpreted as “Always.” Satisfaction levels were also generally positive, particularly in healthcare accessibility and educational support, though preventive care, nutritional monitoring, and fairness in educational assistance were rated lower. Pearson’s correlation analysis indicated a weak but significant negative relationship between compliance and satisfaction (r = -0.12, p = 0.014), suggesting that while beneficiaries comply with program requirements, satisfaction is shaped by factors beyond compliance, including adequacy of benefits and service delivery quality. These findings underscore the importance of balancing compliance mechanisms with supportive measures that enhance beneficiary well-being. The study contributes to the discourse on conditional cash transfer programs by highlighting the need for policy adjustments that reinforce preventive healthcare, equitable educational support, and holistic family development, thereby ensuring that compliance translates into empowerment and long-term poverty reduction.