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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 ....

Camarines Sur , Masbate City , Sub Province Of Apayao , Johana Vi Gasga , Livelihood Program , Department Of Labor , Kabuhayan Starter Kits , Masbate Provincial Head , Typhoon Jolina , Zenaida Angara Campita , Dole Regional Director Ma Zenaidaa Angara Campita Pna File Photo Legazpi City The Department Of Labor And Employment Office In Region 5 Bicol Has Released Some Php1 7 Million Livelihood Aid To Typhoon Affected Displaced Fishermen Dimasalang , Asbate In An Interview On Wednesday , Johana Vi Gasga , Ole Bicol Spokesperson , Aid The Assistance Is Under Dole Integrated Livelihood Program Dilp Quot Said Fund Will Be Used To Purchase Kabuhayan Starter Kits Or Fishing Equipment Such As New Motorized Fiberglass Boats , Gasoline Engines , Cross Joint , Nd Other Fishing Gears To Benefit At Least 66 Affected Local Fishermen From Different Barangays Of Dimasalang Town , Uot She Said For Her Part , Ole Masbate Provincial Head , A Ellae Verano , Aid That After Typhoon Jolina Hit The Province In September , He People Have Been Struggling To Get Back On Their Feet And Need Immediate Support Recover Quot In Order Help The Typhoon Victims Especially Displaced Fishermen Regain Capacity Earna Living , He Need For Immediate Support Is Necessary And That Why The Labor Department Here To Provide Relief Through Livelihood Assistance Will Surely Bring An Array Of Hope Beneficiaries , Uot Verano Said Ina Statement She Areas Like Dimasalang Town , Here Almost One Third Of The Population Relies Heavily On Fishing Activities ,