DSWD’s Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) for the Urban Poor in Brgy. Payatas, Quezon City: Towards an Enhanced Policy

Ella Marie Erana; Mariellah Azaña; Dorothy Denorog; Ma. Alexandra Occidental; Krippe Anthony Ramos

doi:10.70922/84ax2w05

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Ella Marie A. Erana Polytechnic University of the Philippines Author
Mariellah C. Azaña Polytechnic University of the Philippines Author
Dorothy P. Denorog Polytechnic University of the Philippines Author
Ma. Alexandra P. Occidental Polytechnic University of the Philippines Author
Krippe Anthony A. Ramos Polytechnic University of the Philippines Author

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https://doi.org/10.70922/84ax2w05

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public administration, livelihood program, sustainable livelihoods framework, urban poor, livelihood condition, poverty, role of institutions

Abstract

The National Government of the Philippines has implemented various poverty-alleviating programs, such as Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), administered by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). However, despite these efforts by the government, the issue of poverty remains. While previous studies have provided analysis on the program implementation, there still persists a knowledge gap on this topic. Thus, this study applies the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework by Scoones (1998), aiming to understand the need to recognize the significant roles played by the vulnerability context of the urban poor, their livelihood assets, the presence of structures and processes, and livelihood strategies in improving the livelihood conditions of the urban poor. The quantitative and qualitative aspects of this paper revealed the importance of incorporating and understanding how the variables present in this study contribute to the goal of the program. While these findings may be limited in scope, they present several policy implications, suggesting the need to streamline implementation guidelines, reinforcement of collaboration efforts with interrelated agencies, alignment with urban livelihood realities, and fostering connections with the target participants and private organizations to ensure operational efficiency and better public service delivery. This study contributes not only to ensuring the successful implementation of the program but also to the existing gap in studies grounded in DSWD’s Sustainable Livelihood Program.

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Ella Marie A. Erana, Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Ella Marie A. Erana is a fourth-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Public Administration at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. She received her secondary education at Coronado’s School of Quezon City and graduated from senior high school at the Diliman College in Quezon City with a specialization in the Accountancy, Business, and Management Strand receiving academic excellence awards. With an interest in providing greater response to the needs of the people, starting from the youth, she served as an intern, as part of her academic journey, at the National Youth Commission under the Office of Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, and at the Department of Agrartian Reform under the Adjudication Borad of MIMAROPA Region. Her research interests are centered around policy formulation, policy analysis, program administration and management, and public relations.
Mariellah C. Azaña, Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Mariellah C. Azaña is a fourth-year student pursuing Bachelor of Public Administration at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. She completed both her secondary education and senior high school – Accountancy, Business and Management Strand at Lagro High School, where she cultivated her academic foundation and began exploring her interests in writing and leadership. As part of her academic journey, Mariellah completed her internship at the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) under the Office of the Undersecretary for Standards and Capacity Building Group renamed as the Office of the Undersecretary for Regulatory Services and Institutional Development Group. Her leadership journey is marked by active participation in various initiatives. She served as the Co-head of the Logistics Committee for the PUP Aguhon Leadership Summit in July 2023, showcasing her organizational and team coordination skills. Her research interests include public administration, capacity building, sustainable development, poverty alleviation programs, and the intersection of governance and social equity.
Dorothy P. Denorog, Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Dorothy P. Denorog is a fourth-year student pursuing Bachelor of Public Administration at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. She finished her secondary education at San Francisco High School in which she served as a campus journalist and graduated senior high school under Accountancy, Business and Management Strand at Our Lady of Fatima University with academic and subject excellence awards. Throughout the years, her passion to work in public service and help the masses through social work continues to spark. In her journey of being a leader, she continues to be involved in different movements, including campaigning for donation drives, joining adoption drive for stray animals, and tackling societal issues through spreading factual news as HATAW PUP Vice President for News and Information. With that, she also worked as an intern in the Department of Social Welfare and Development under the Office of the Undersecretary for Standards and Capacity Building Group renamed as the Office of the Undersecretary for Regulatory Services and Institutional Development Group, and is currently employed as a legal apprentice at the legal department of Tokyo Consulting Firm. Her research interests revolve around public policy, public administration, public sector leadership and management, social welfare and development, capacity-building, and social services.
Ma. Alexandra P. Occidental, Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Ma. Alexandra P. Occidental is a fourth-year student pursuing Bachelor of Public Administration at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. She gained valuable experience as an intern at the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) main office under the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) program, which provided her with a broader perspective on poverty alleviation and program management—insights that are instrumental in her thesis development. She demonstrated strong leadership and organizational skills through her active involvement in the PUP House of Parliamentarians, where she organized workshops and training sessions on legislative processes, policy formulation, and youth development. She also serves as the Executive Associate to the Vice President for Internal Affairs at the Circle of Public Administration and Governance Students, showcasing her commitment to leadership. Her experiences reflect her dedication to governance and public service.
Krippe Anthony A. Ramos, Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Krippe Anthony A. Ramos, MPM, is currently a full-time faculty member of the College of Political Science and Public Administration (CPSPA) at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines - A. Mabini Campus. He received his Master’s degree in Public Management from Ateneo de Manila University School of Government (2021) and his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Adamson University (2017). As a true educator, he has also served in several collegiate institutions in the country, like Bestlink College of the Philippines and Colegio de Muntinlupa. He was also the first Humanitarian and Youth Program Coordinator of Gardner College.

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