THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in partnership with the Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University (ZPPSU) formally launched Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the Cash-for-Work Program (CFWP) for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).
The DSWD-Zamboanga Peninsula said the CFWP for HEIs is set to benefit 185 graduate students of ZPPSU. They have undergone assessment and validation process on Tuesday.
The DSWD-Zamboanga Peninsula said the qualified beneficiaries of the program 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 said in a statement.
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 will receive a daily wage of P439, amounting to a total of approximately P10,975 upon completion of the program.
Zcharina Tinaytinay, ZPPSU director for placement and CFWP focal person, said 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.
The program also addresses the growing financial challenges faced by students pursuing higher education. (SunStar Zamboanga)