To motivate the 130 Livelihood Assistance Grant (LAG) recipients of Batac City, Ilocos Norte who received cash assistance on 28 May 2021 at the Plaza Maestro, Mayor Albert D. Chua committed to provide free sanitary permits for those who would register their microenterprise as business. Mayor Chua emphasized the importance of securing a sanitary permit continue reading : Bataqueño LAG recipients to receive free sanitary permit from LGU

More than 900 residents of Dagupan City, Pangasinan received Livelihood Assistance Grant (LAG) on 23 – 25 June 2021 from the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 1 (DSWD FO 1) in partnership with the City government. DSWD FO 1 allocated PhP 6 million to the said recipients wherein 989 out of 1,019 continue reading : 1K Dagupeño benefit from DSWD FO 1 Livelihood Assistance Grant

“Bigla ko na lang maaalala tapos bumibigat na ‘yung paghinga ko, maninikip ang dibdib (It suddenly crosses my mind then my breathing starts to get heavy, my chest tightens),” described Lowella Rasalan, 39, a member of Paspas Dur-as Sustainable Livelihood Program Association (SLPA) who was traumatized from her previous work as an Overseas Filipino Worker continue reading : Former OFW regains confidence, finds deeper purpose thru SLP

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in partnership with the City Government of Alaminos is set to build 500 core shelter units for indigent families through its Core Shelter Assistance Program (CSAP). This ongoing construction is funded by DSWD in the amount of Php 66 million and the City’s counterpart on lot, site continue reading : Alaminos City houses DSWD core shelter units

To adapt to the new normal and expand their current market, Bani Delicious Ice Cream Sustainable Livelihood Program Association (SLPA) maximized social media platforms and online payment methods. The said association is an all-male SLPA at Bayambang, Pangasinan organized in April 2018. They are composed of 17 members who are all residents of Barangay Bani continue reading : All male ice cream makers SLPA in Bayambang, Pangasinan expands market online

A total of 601 Livelihood Assistance Grant (LAG) recipients from Sta. Lucia, Ilocos Sur received cash assistance amounting to a total of PhP 2 Million on 8-11 June 2021. The LAG distribution is spearheaded by the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 1 – Sustainable Livelihood Program in coordination with the Local Government continue reading : Sta. Lucia, Ilocos Sur LAG recipients receive a total of PhP 2 million cash assistance

There are 4,726 vulnerable individuals in Alaminos City who received various assistance and non-food items both at Don Leopoldo Sison Convention Center and Alaminos National High School on 09 June 2021. These vulnerable individuals who received financial assistance include senior citizens, persons with disabilities, individuals with terminal illness, out-of-school youth, children at risk, women or continue reading : Secretary Bautista leads giving of assistance to vulnerable individuals in Alaminos City

“Kahit matanda na ako, susubukan ko lahat para sa mga anak ko (Even if I’m already old, I will do everything for my children),” said Anabelle L. Nacino, a 54-year-old member of Caoayan Pantawid Catering Services Sustainable Livelihood Program Association (SLPA) and a mother whose son is currently suffering from a bone condition. In 2019, continue reading : Serving mother’s love and courage in every dish