(DOLE’s David Estanislao (right) leads the purchasing of ready-to-wear clothing in Baclaran Market, Manila for the beneficiaries in Tarlac. Photo courtesy of DOLE Tarlac)
TARLAC CITY – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) here granted livelihood assistance to 20 displaced Marawi siege victims and 27 members of the Pinagbuklod ng Masang Pilipino Inc.-Tarlac Chapter.
All 47 beneficiaries benefitted from the P200,000 worth of ready-to-wear (RTW) clothing merchandise under the DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP).
Senior labor and employment officer David Estanislao said after the Marawi siege, most of the beneficiaries opted to stay in Tarlac to start anew and retail RTWs around different municipalities in the province.
“We hope that with the additional goods provided, their enterprise grows into a viable and sustainable one. For them, what was given is not only livelihood aid but also another shot at their future,” he said.
DOLE Tarlac Field Office head Aurita Laxamana emphasized that DOLE remains committed in promoting entrepreneurship development by providing livelihood assistance to start-ups, small businesses and cooperatives.
“DILP is open to any group as long as the requirements of the program are met,” she added.
