PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signaled the start of bringing the Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) program to all towns and cities across the country as he witnessed the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MoA) for its expansion.
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DOLE-Bicol Regional Director Ma. Zenaida A. Angara-Campita (File photo) LEGAZPI CITY - A total of 14 Balik-Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa Program (BP2) beneficiaries recently received Kabuhayan Starter Kits (DKSK) from the Department of Labor and Employment in Bicol (DOLE-5) that are expected to help them improve their livelihood. In an interview on Tuesday, Johana Vi Gasga, DOLE-5 spokesperson, said the BP2 beneficiaries were endorsed to DOLE by the National Housing Authority (NHA) and Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and have undergone a thorough evaluation to determine their eligibility. "Over PHP309,156.21 worth of starter packs was granted to the chosen beneficiaries which include six beneficiaries from Batch 1 and another eight beneficiaries from Batch 2 to start their business ventures," she said. Gasga said the BP2 program aims to help address the congestion in Metro Manila by encouraging those who belong to the informal and marginalized sectors to re
DOLE Regional Director Ma. Zenaida A. Angara-Campita (PNA file photo) LEGAZPI CITY - The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) office in Region 5 (Bicol) has released some PHP1.7 million in livelihood aid to typhoon-affected and displaced fishermen in Dimasalang, Masbate. In an interview on Wednesday, Johana Vi Gasga, DOLE-Bicol spokesperson, said the assistance is under the DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP). "The said fund will be used to purchase Kabuhayan Starter Kits or fishing equipment such as new motorized fiberglass boats, gasoline engines, shafting, cross joint, rudder, and other fishing gears to benefit at least 66 affected local fishermen from different barangays of Dimasalang town," she said. For her part, DOLE-Masbate Provincial Head, Ma. Ella. E. Verano, said that after Typhoon Jolina hit the province in September, the people have been struggling to get back on their feet and need immediate support to recover. "In order to help the typhoon victi