The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (Pantawid Pamilya) is a conditional cash transfer (CCT) program. It transfers cash to poor households on condition that their children attend school and visit a health facility for health check-ups and services, such as growth monitoring and vaccination. There is strong empirical evidence that the program is making a positive impact on the day-to-day lives of millions of poor people in the country. The program has five key design elements which are all characteristic of good governance. The five elements are: (i) the selection of program beneficiaries is based on objective, verifiable criteria; (ii) a systemic feedback mechanism exists for people to ask questions, suggest improvements, and lodge grievances; (iii) there is active citizens’ and community engagement throughout program implementation; (iv) the focus is on measurable results, which are continuously monitored; and (v) there are strong public communication and outreach efforts. These design elements make people feel included in a relationship with government which is open, accountable, and responsive to their needs and concerns while giving them a real sense of empowerment in decision making which affects their lives.