MRRD Women’s Association general manager Rosalina Camillon said they have been grateful for DOLE’s assistance, not only for the association’s development but also for the welfare of its 27 members.   

Likewise, they received early this year another DILP grant amounting to P499,900 that currently funds its school supplies and photocopy services project, which serves a nearby public elementary school.

The financial aid was turned over on January 9, along with the P577,022 grant given to another group, the MRRD Eagles Association, for its water refilling station project.

“Dako kaayo among pasalamat sa gobyerno ug sa DOLE sa gihatag nga

In its press release, the DOLE Davao City Field Office (DOLE-DCFO) said that it has chosen to support the associations’ projects because of their charitable intentions of providing quality water and school supplies to households and schools in their communities.

The MRRD Eagles Association has recognized the need for healthy, clean, and safe drinking water, while the MRRD Women's Association aims to offer a wide array of affordable and good-quality supplies.

As a flagship project of DOLE, the DILP aims to contribute to the government’s agenda for inclusive growth, focusing on job generation and poverty reduction.

The DILP provides grant assistance for capacity-building on livelihood, benefiting the poor, vulnerable, and marginalized workers, either for individual or group projects.

Pensoy commended their commitment to creating opportunities for sustainable livelihoods that align with DOLE’s shared goal of fostering economic growth and empowerment at the grassroots level.

“Your commitment to enhancing the well-being of your members through sustainable projects has truly paid off. This achievement not only reflects the dedication and hard work of your association but also showcases the positive impact it will have on the lives of those involved,” Pensoy pointed out.

He added, “We believe that these grants will empower your community and contribute to the overall economic development of the region.” (CLC/PIA-XI/DOLE-XI)