Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program Support and Its Implication to School Performance

The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) is a crucial social assistance effort in the Philippines designed to alleviate poverty by providing specific financial aid to families in need. This study was conducted to determine the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) support and its implication to school performance in Opol West District, Division of Misamis Oriental during the School Year 2022-2023. Specifically, it sought to: 1.) assess the respondents’ level of 4P’s support in terms of education, health, and nutrition; 2.) find the program support implication to school performance during the School Year 2019 to 2022 considering the enrolment rate, dropout rate, and graduation rate; and 3.) determine the significant relationship between the level of 4Ps support and its implication to school performance. The respondents were the one hundred fifty (150) Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program beneficiaries in Opol West District, Opol, Misamis Oriental. The study employed the descriptive correlation method of research, which was essentially a quantitative description of the overall features of a selected group. The questionnaires were modified to match the demands of the study and to get the intended outcome. Moreover, descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation were used to describe the variables in the study. A Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient ( r ) was also used to determine a significant relationship between the level of 4Ps support and its implication for school performance. The findings revealed that the respondents’ level of 4Ps support in terms of education, health, and nutrition is high. As to the program support implication to school performance, on average, the enrolment rate stands at 19.80 %, the dropout rate at 0.03%, and the graduation rate at 10.18%. There have been effective measures implemented in the 4Ps to better support students, resulting in improved educational programs. There is a significant relationship between the level of 4P support and its implications for school performance. Most of the respondents prioritize nutrition over education due to the immediate and tangible impact on their well-being, where basic needs are a daily struggle. It is recommended that school heads should encourage their subordinates to strive hard in their areas of responsibility for quality education. Efficient classroom management can bolster students' motivation to attend school regularly, therefore enhancing their academic performance. This study investigated the degree to which teachers’ classroom management in terms of modeling behavior, assessment practices, and learning atmosphere. Furthermore, it investigated the relationship between teachers' ability to manage their classrooms and students' academic performance. This study employed a descriptive-correlational research methodology, which involved analyzing documents and administering a questionnaire designed by the researcher. The study was conducted with a sample size of 143 teachers from the East 2 District in the Cagayan de Oro City Division. The teachers were selected by the use of the Stratified Random Sampling approach, which involved the application of Slovin's Formula. The students' grades for the first and second quarters of the School Year 2023-2024 were also considered. Evidence suggests that teachers routinely apply classroom management techniques. The modeling behavior and learning atmosphere are extensively nurtured and given priority. Most students are at the level of Very Satisfactory in their academic performance. There exists a moderate positive correlation between the effectiveness of teachers' classroom management and the academic performance of students. Teachers can act as good role models for students in a supportive learning environment, which can help to cultivate students' motivation to attend school and improve their academic performance.