TACLOBAN CITY-Beneficiaries of the Department of Labor and Employment’s livelihood assistance in Samar expressed gratitude to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for bringing government programs and services to Samar through the “Trabaho at Serbisyong Pangkalusugan sa Bagong Pilipinas” held at the Old Manunca Elementary School in Sta. Rita on March 14.
Nonita Mabulac, a farmer-beneficiary from Barangay Igot, Villareal, Samar, expressed heartfelt thanks to Marcos and the national government, saying it was the first time she received livelihood assistance from the government.
“I have been farming since 1978 and our production is not good because we lack farming equipment. But now that I have a carabao, I know it would no longer be the same as 40 years ago, so I am confident that it will greatly help my farming,” she said.
Mabulac, who arrived early at the venue, said that aside from the government assistance, she was also excited to see the president in person.
Mabulac was delighted to see the president and grateful for his visit to Samar. “I’m getting older so I wanted to see the president. I was really happy that I saw him,” she said with a smile.
Mabulac was one of 97 beneficiaries from Villareal, Samar, for DOLE’s livelihood grant amounting to P2,905,150 under its Integrated Livelihood Program for the implementation of diversified projects of marginalized farmers and fisherfolk, such as cattle raising, mussel farming, chicken poultry and provision of fishing equipment.
The distribution of DOLE’s livelihood assistance was one of the highlights of the government’s “Trabaho at Serbisyong Pangkalusugan sa Bagong Pilipinas” Program.
The event also offered services from other government agencies, such as a job fair, a one-stop shop for government services, Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers Program payout, medical and dental services including distribution of assistive devices, and Kadiwa ng Pangulo offering basic goods at affordable prices.
(CBA/PIA Eastern Visayas)
