TACLOBAN CITY – More than P34 million worth of livelihood assistance was distributed by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to various local government units (LGUs), barangays, and institutions in Eastern Visayas during the Labor Day 2025 celebration on Thursday, May 1.
The funds were sourced from the DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP) or KABUHAYAN, which supports start-up and enhancement of small businesses for vulnerable and disadvantaged workers.
Among the recipients were Balangkayan (P4.49 million) and Giporlos (P4.6 million) both in Eastern Samar; Lope de Vega (P2.5 million) and Pambujan (P2.64 million) both in Northern Samar; Tanauan, Alangalang, Hilongos, and Isabel in Leyte; Macrohon (P3.42 million) and Libagon (P3 million) in Southern Leyte; six barangays in Maasin City (P200K each); Almeria (P2.05M) in Biliran and Pinabacdao (P990K) in Samar; and the Visayas State University and Soleco Employers Multi-Purpose Cooperative.
The assistance benefits 1,537 members of various groups and associations.
DOLE also led the TUPAD payout under the DSWD’s Project LAWA at BINHI, with 1,500 beneficiaries receiving P8,400 each for 20 days of community work, such as establishing communal gardens and fish ponds.
(ROEL T. AMAZONA)
