TACLOBAN CITY — A community-based association in San Jose, Northern Samar has received a boost to its livelihood operations after the provincial government extended financial and material assistance through its Barangay Livelihood Empowerment and Sustainability (BLES) Program.
The Provincial Economic Development and Investment Promotions Office (PEDIPO) facilitated the turnover of fishing tools, equipment, and machinery worth P100,000 to the Tulungan ng Iba’t-Ibang Sektor Para sa Bagong Pangarap Association, aimed at enhancing the group’s productivity and sustaining its income-generating activities.
Provincial officials said the assistance is part of continuing efforts to empower grassroots organizations by equipping them with the necessary resources to expand their operations and improve their economic standing.
The initiative underscores the local government’s push for inclusive growth, particularly in rural communities, by strengthening small-scale livelihood enterprises and creating more opportunities for income generation.
Aligned with the province’s broader development agenda, the BLES Program focuses on building the capacity of local associations, enabling them to become self-reliant and active contributors to community development.
Members of the beneficiary group expressed gratitude for the support, saying it will significantly improve their operations and help uplift the welfare of their members.
PEDIPO reiterated its commitment to sustain programs that promote livelihood development and strengthen community-based organizations across Northern Samar.
(ROEL T. AMAZONA)
