THE Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) turned over sewing machines and materials to Barangay Dizon Manzanillo as part of its industrial sewing livelihood project.
With a total cost of 265,875.00, the machines are part of the Dole livelihood grant to the barangay women's organization.
The livelihood project is a collaborative program between different government agencies and the office of Representative Nicasio Aliping Jr.
The legislator’s office gave the necessary recommendation to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) while the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) provided the necessary training to beneficiaries.
The barangay association said prior to the grant, “members have already undergone training for the necessary skills and knowledge of the trade but they were not able to apply their knowledge and skills due to the lack of financial assets and livelihood equipment”.
The barangay also recently inaugurated their livelihood center donated by Gurmej Singh Reandi.
Dizon-Manzanillo Chairman George Banayos thanked Reandi for his help, adding the project was not immediately implemented because of the absence of a livelihood facility.
“The donated lot and building made the project possible," Banayos said.
Aliping called for a united community as he gave the inaugural message during the center's inauguration.
“The reason why government agencies and good-hearted private individuals come to help is because they see your unity, of your barangay helping each other," he said.
The livelihood program has already benefited 10 barangays and organizations in Baguio.