ILOILO City – A total of 233 ambulant vendors and small business owners in this city received livelihood support through a joint initiative of the Iloilo City Government and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).
As part of the assistance program, 133 beneficiaries received Nego-Karts (Negosyo sa Kariton), while another 100 were provided with sari-sari store projects.
The initiative primarily supports vendors in the informal sector, with 171 of the recipients being women.
DOLE-Iloilo head Joselito De La Banda lauded the project for empowering small entrepreneurs, reaffirming the agency’s commitment to promoting sustainable livelihood opportunities.
Mayor Jerry Treñas, on the other hand, underscored the city’s dedication to inclusive economic development.
To enhance their businesses, recipients underwent food handling training to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
Velma Jane Lao, head of the city government’s Local Economic Development and Investment Promotion (LEDIP) office, expressed gratitude to DOLE for funding the initiative and hopes for its continuation./PN
