Ben Madilynn
TWO associations in the Davao Region recently received financial assistance through the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Davao Region.
The Mawab Noodles Makers SLP Association is based in Brgy. Nuevo Illoco, Mawab, Davao de Oro, was awarded ₱240,000 seed capital to promote local noodle products. This funding will support the association’s efforts to bring Mawab’s Best Pancit Canton to the market, boosting economic activity and fostering sustainable livelihoods in the community.
“The association is now set to bring Mawab’s Best Pancit Canton to the market, aiming to boost local economic activities and inspire sustainable livelihood in the community,” DSWD-Davao said in a Facebook post on January 2, 2024.
Meanwhile, the Kalaparan Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Association in Mati City, Davao Oriental, received ₱900,000 to support their growing carabao dairy business.
The association, which has 60 members, produces a wide range of dairy products, including pasteurized milk, flavored milk, milk bars, condensed milk, ice cream, iced candy, and pastillas.
“Ang kanilang kwento ay patunay na sa sipag, tiyaga, at tamang suporta, maaaring makamit ang pag-unlad at pagbabago (Their story is proof that with hard work, perseverance, and the right support, progress and change can be achieved),” DSWD-Davao said.
To further assist these associations, the DSWD collaborates with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), and local government units (LGUs).
The Sustainable Livelihood Program aims to empower poor and marginalized communities by providing the necessary resources to establish and sustain successful livelihood opportunities. RGP
