An official of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Field Office in Romblon urges marginalized associations and individuals to start their business and avail the DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP).
DILP or the Kabuhayan Program of DOLE is a flagship program of the agency that aims to help marginalized groups such as self-employed workers who are unable to earn sufficient income, unpaid family workers, low-waged and seasonal workers, workers displaced or to be displaced, marginalized and landless farmers, marginalized fisher-folks, women and youth, persons with disability, senior citizens, indigenous peoples, victims of armed conflicts, rebel returnees, and parents of child laborers.
Under DILP, associations with 15 to 25 members may receive a grant of up to P250,000 while P500,000 is granted to associations with 26 to 50 members. Meanwhile, associations with 51 members above may get up to one million pesos grant.
DOLE-Romblon Provincial Director Roderick Tamacay emphasized that the Kabuhayan Program requires association to register at DOLE to avail the program. Tamacay shared this during the Kapihan sa PIA-Romblon last October 21.
DILP also helps individual projects where qualified beneficiaries may get Starter Kit or the ‘Negosyo sa Kariton' (Nego-Kart) with P20,000 financial aid.
Meanwhile, Tamacay clarrified that beneficiaries of the Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and government employees including those at the local government units are not eligible to the program.
Associations and individuals who have inquiries and/or interested in the program may visit DOLE's Field Office in Romblon located at Barangay Dapawan, Odiongan, Romblon.
