Pandi intensifies livelihood programs to combat poverty
Published May 22, 2026 05:37 pm
The municipality of Pandi, Bulacan is ramping up its livelihood seminars and training programs to help residents cope with rising poverty brought about by climate change, soaring fuel prices, and the increasing cost of basic commodities.
Bulakenyo farmers listen attentively to resource speakers during the Seminar on Corn Production and Management at the Pandi Technological Institute. (Photo courtesy of Mayor Rico Roque)
Bulakenyo farmers listen attentively to resource speakers during the Seminar on Corn Production and Management at the Pandi Technological Institute. (Photo courtesy of Mayor Rico Roque)
Mayor Enrico Roque said the initiatives aim to empower vulnerable sectors, including farmers, 4Ps beneficiaries, persons with disabilities, single parents, youth, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and TUPAD workers.
Programs under the Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation initiative, such as Project LAWA and BINHI, have already provided skills and opportunities for sustainable income.
The Department of Labor and Employment’s Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP) also distributed starter kits and equipment for dressmaking, food vending, rug production, and welding, while 15 student beneficiaries under the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) received wage support.
To strengthen agricultural productivity, a Seminar on Corn Production and Management was held at the Pandi Technological Institute, with resource speakers from the provincial agriculture office guiding farmers on proper planting and crop management.
Mayor Roque underscored the importance of these efforts, saying every piece of knowledge shared is “a seed that will produce a more prosperous and abundant future for every Pandieño.”