President Marcos has approved the implementation of Program Convergence Budgeting (PCB) to ensure the effective execution of livelihood and employment initiatives across government agencies, and to avoid duplications. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) "I have...
In a bid to boost the economy and help improve the citizens' way of living, the Pasig City local government urged Pasigueños to avail of the livelihood classes and seminars being offered by the Pasig City Livelihood Office. In its Facebook post, the city government listed the different...
The Commission on Audit (COA) praised the programs of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) that address the needs and concerns of senior citizens and job-seeking persons with disabilities (PWDs). In a statement, DOLE revealed that the initiatives that were praised by COA were the programs...
The Quezon City government has provided financial assistance to more than 25,000 residents through the Pangkabuhayan QC program. “Pangkabuhayang QC is one of our flagship programs for economic recovery. This program has helped not just the individual beneficiaries but also their families because...
The Makati City local government distributed on Monday, March 21, mobile food carts to Makatizen vendors to help them financially recover from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. (Photo from Mayor Abby Binay's Facebook) Makati City Mayor Abby Binay led the ceremonial blessing and turnover of 41...
From a mere “pandemic response project” aiming to help those in need, the Good Agri-Aqua Livelihood Initiatives towards National Goals, also known as GALING-PCAARRD, has gradually become the tool of success to many Filipinos. (Image courtesy of DOST-PCAARRD) GALING-PCAARRD is an initiative of...
URC enhances support to sustainable farming Madelaine B. Miraflor Universal Robina Corp. (URC) has ramped up its community support specifically in the areas of livelihood, sustainable farming, food availability, and security. URC Senior Vice President for Corporate Development & External...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) have rolled out livelihood programs for transport workers and returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Iloilo province. (Photo from Department of Transportation) Transportation Secretary Arthur P. Tugade...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has provided more than P43 million worth of livelihood assistance to the informal sector workers in Masbate province--some of them are still recovering from the onslaught of the recent Typhoon "Jolina." Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III leads the...
The Quezon City government on Monday launched the “Pangkabuhayang QC" livelihood program for unemployed residents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. (QUEZON CITY GOVERNMENT/ MANILA BULLETIN) The program is a livelihood training and financial assistance for QCitizens launched by the Small Business...
Senator Richard Gordon on Sunday, Sept. 4 urged lawmakers to expedite the passage of the bill that would encourage the entry of more investments in Central Luzon. Gordon is referring to Senate Bill No. 1549 or the Regional Investment and Infrastructure Coordinating Hub (RICH) of Central Luzon which...
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) has partnered with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) for livelihood projects for the inmates of the Manila City Jail (MCJ) Initially, BJMP-MCJ warden Supt. Elena Rocamora said the DOST donated P541,500 worth of equipment that will...
