Qualification to avail the program or services | Low-Income Families who will opt to move out of urban poor communities and return to or relocate to other provinces due to but not limited to the following circumstances: - Affected by government projects and activities;
- Eviction and demolitions allowed by the law;
- Families living on the street and/or living in unsafe dwelling places;
- Affected by human-induced and/or natural hazards or disasters, including health hazards, human trafficking;
- Affected by loss of job and/or income opportunities;
- Disadvantaged, vulnerable, and/or marginalized individuals or families;
- Other situations are deemed acceptable and valid based on the assessment of the Social Worker.
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Process for the availment of program or services | - Applicant(s) can apply to the Program by completing the application via walk-in to the KALAHI-CIDSS Office, or email to the BP2 Official Email Address balikprobinsya@dswd.gov.ph.
- Upon receipt of the endorsement(s) or referral from other agencies, stakeholders, etc., or upon accomplishment of the Log Book through the KALAHI-CIDSS NPMO’s Official Visitor’s Log Book, for walk-in applicant(s).
- KALAHI-CIDSS NPMO through the BP2 Officer of the day reviews the endorsed list(s) then acknowledges the receipt of the endorsement(s) or referral or notify the referring party/ies regarding clarification(s) on the endorsement if any.
- For this purpose, BP2 applicants are categorized as follows:
a. Category 1: BP2 online applicants through email at balikprobinsya@dswd.gov.ph or at any dswd official email accounts or through text messages or phone call application; Category 2: BP2 applicant(s) duly referred by the different DSWD Offices, Bureaus and Services (OBS) and Field Offices (FOs), other agencies and stakeholders, among others, at the KALAHI CIDSS-NPMO; and c. Category 3: BP2 walk-in applicant(s) at the KALAHI CIDSS-NPMO or reach-out applicants by the social workers. - The Intake Sheet shall be provided by OD or any available BP2 Social Welfare Officer II.
- For Category 1 and 2 applicants interviewed via phone call, the assigned Social Welfare Officer II shall accomplish the Intake Sheet, i.e., basic information, highest educational attainment, family composition and “Pahintulot”.
- For Category 3 or those interviewed via face-to-face – applicant(s) shall accomplish the applicable parts of the Intake Sheet, i.e., basic information, highest educational attainment, family composition and “Pahintulot” at the designated BP2 Interview Room. The filled-out intake sheet shall be submitted to the assigned social worker.
- The assigned Social Welfare Officer II shall conduct the intake interview of the applicant(s), validation and eligibility assessment through phone call or face-to-face depending on the category of applicant(s).
- Applicants shall be informed of the result(s) of the assessment.
- For eligible applicants,proceed to Step 8.
- For ineligible applicants, the assigned social worker shall refer the applicant to other OBSUs or other agencies if needed based on the assessment and recommendation of the social worker.
- For applicants who are already in the province (those who relocated on their own), endorsement to respective FOs shall be facilitated for conduct of eligibility assessment and RPMO staff shall follow step 17 onwards.
- The assigned social worker shall update the tagging of the assessed applicants in the SOP tracker based on the assessment result(s).
- For Category 1 and 2, the assigned Social Worker shall send an email/letter to the BP2 Program applicant(s) based on the assessment result(s) or an update report to the referring party/ies.
- The assigned Social Welfare Officer II shall retain the accomplished Intake Sheet in the designated storage cabinet for proper recording, safekeeping and/or disposal.
- Eligible applicant(s) shall be referred to other programs and services of the Department and other partner agencies once consented by the applicant(s) for immediate provision of appropriate intervention(s); if needed.
- For eligible applicants recommended for send-off/dispatched, the assigned social worker shall assist the applicants in securing the travel documents such as IDs, Birth Certificate, and other needed pre-dispatch documents.
- For eligible applicants recommended for send-off, the assigned Social Welfare Officer II shall prepare the SCSR and the Unified Livelihood Assessment Tool (ULAT) and shall forward the documents to the Administrative Assistant for routing to Supervising Social Worker
- The Supervising Social Worker shall review the SCSR following the prescribed timeline.
- If there are comments for compliance, the SCSR shall be returned to the assigned social worker for revision.
- If approved, the SCSR shall be endorsed to the Administrative Assistant for updating of tracker and routing to the Unit Head for further review.
- The Social Welfare Officer IV shall review the endorsed SCSR following the prescribed timeline.
- If approved, the SCSR shall be routed to the National Program Manager (NPM) for comment/approval.
- If there are comments for compliance, the SCSR shall be returned to the assigned social worker for revision.
- The Social Welfare Officer shall review the documents following the prescribed timeline
- If no further input/comment, the SCSR shall be approved by the NPM.
- If there are comments for compliance, the SCSR shall be returned to the assigned social worker for revision.
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Frequently Asked Questions | - Who Are The Target Beneficiaries Of Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-Asa Program?
Ans: The BP2 Program shall benefit low-income families who choose to move out of Metro Manila or other highly urbanized cities and return to or relocate to other provinces due to but not limited to the following circumstances - the family decided to go back to the provinces
- loss of a job or other source of income
- unsafe dwelling places
- exposure to health and safety risks and other environmental hazards
- How Can One Apply For The Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-Asa Program?
Ans: Applicant for BP2 Program may apply online through sending their intent at balikprobinsya@dswd.gov.ph or Onsite through DSWD Office or through phone call
- What Are The Requirements To Avail Of The Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-Asa Program?
Ans: Valid IDs. Parents shall bring their children’s birth certificates for verification purposes. Travelling minors must provide a consent letter from their parents/guardian, with attached copy of parent/guardian’s valid ID
- Is Availing The Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-Asa Program Free Of Charge?
Ans: Yes, it’s free of charge
- What Will Be The Main Developments Under Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-Asa Program?
Ans: Linking urban and rural areas and supporting socio-economic development. - What Will Be The Next Steps Once You Qualify For The Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-Asa Program?
Ans: If the applicant passed the requirements and qualifications, the social worker shall process the beneficiaries transportation arrangement and prepare Memorandum of Agreement if beneficiaries are qualified for livelihood |
Links to related forms, guidelines and information | Related Information: (Kindly note that NHA is no longer part of BP2 but there is an ongoing discussion if the website will be transferred to DSWD) https://balikprobinsya.nha.gov.ph/ |
