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Region 9 cites model family

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PAGADIAN CITY—The family of Mr. and Mrs. Roberto Libre Sr. of barangay Santiago in this Zamboanga del Sur capital city topped the Department of Social Welfare and Development 2015 Zamboanga Peninsula regional search for “Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya,” an agency official said recently.

Atty. Araceli Solamillo, DSWD regional director, said the Libre family beat four other contenders from Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga City and Isabela City, Basilan.

Solamillo said the search is an annual activity of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) that recognizes “deserving family beneficiaries that have religiously followed the program’s conditions and have been active and have served as model families in their respective communities.”

The Libre family received a cash prize of P8,000, a certificate of recognition and a plaque of appreciation.

DSWD project development officer Maricel Aragon said the Libre family and the respective first, second and third placers (Ponce family of Zamboanga del Norte, Tampipi of Zamboanga Sibugay, and   Misuez of Zamboanga City)   initially underwent validation and interview. The winners were chosen based on how they interact with family members, their relationship and contribution to the community and how they manage to face the challenges and difficulties in life, Aragon said.

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The DSWD regional chief said the Libre family will represent Zamboanga Peninsula in the national selection  scheduled early next month in Manila.

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