𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐆𝐔 𝐓𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐳 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 ₱𝟓𝟎𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Capiz Field Office, in partnership with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Tapaz, formally turned over a livelihood assistance package worth ₱500,000 to the San Roque Association on December 11, 2024.

The initiative is part of DOLE’s Child Labor Prevention and Elimination Program, aimed at providing sustainable livelihood opportunities to help families of child laborers achieve financial independence and prevent children from engaging in hazardous work.

Mayor Roberto Palomar was represented at the event by EnP Stephen Faeldin, PESO Manager of Tapaz. DOLE was represented by Mary Chris Medina and Neri Mendoza, who emphasized the government’s commitment to addressing child labor through community-driven solutions.

The turnover ceremony was facilitated by the Barangay San Roque Council, headed by Hon. Floden Gabayaran, with active participation from the association’s president, Yolanda Unao.

The collaboration among DOLE, LGU Tapaz, and the San Roque Association signifies a collective effort to empower communities and improve the quality of life for families affected by child labor.

Mabuhay ang San Roque Association! Mabuhay ang DOLE at LGU Tapaz!

PHOTOS: GIP CLARENCE JAY JAVIL

GIP JAMES SAPIDA