Category: livelihood

6 DTI partner cooperators in Pampanga receive equipment, machinery

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | December 31, 2025 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — A total of six cooperators in Pampanga have received equipment and machinery from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) under its Shared Service Facility (SSF) program. Recipients include the San Fernando Lantern Makers Association, which received P978,555 worth of machines;… Read More 6 DTI partner cooperators in Pampanga receive equipment, machinery

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DA provides P23-M aid to boost livestock production in Central Luzon

By Marie Joy S. Carbungco | November 14, 2025 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Department of Agriculture (DA) Central Luzon has distributed more than P23 million worth of livelihood aid to various farmers’ cooperatives and associations across the region to boost livestock production and augment their income.  Held at the DA compound in Barangay… Read More DA provides P23-M aid to boost livestock production in Central Luzon

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SEC bats for micro enterprises’ exemption from filing audited financial statements

THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is pushing for the exemption of more corporations from the mandatory submission of audited financial statements, in a bid to further reduce compliance costs for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). In a policy paper submitted to the Department of Finance (DOF) on October 28, the SEC recommended that… Read More SEC bats for micro enterprises’ exemption from filing audited financial statements

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New Philmech rice mill launched in Castillejos

By ALEX GALANG CASTILLEJOS, Zambales — Farmers in this town won’t have to worry anymore about milling and drying their rice harvest with the inauguration here on September 5 of a new rice processing system (RPS-I) facility from the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech). The facility was secured by the Castillejos local… Read More New Philmech rice mill launched in Castillejos

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160 households ‘graduate’ from 4Ps in Zambales town

By Reia G. Pabelonia | July 22, 2025 BOTOLAN, Zambales (PIA) —About 160 households in Botolan, Zambales graduated from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) after overcoming poverty and achieving self-sufficiency. Their case folders were officially endorsed by the Municipal Action Team to the local government,… Read More 160 households ‘graduate’ from 4Ps in Zambales town

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TESDA Zambales conducts post-training services, HIV-TB awareness seminar for trainees, graduates

By Reia G. Pabelonia | July 10, 2025 IBA, Zambales (PIA) – The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Provincial Training Center (PTC)–Iba conducted a post-training services and HIV-Tuberculosis awareness seminar for 44 trainees and graduates to support their transition into the workforce and promote overall well-being.  Participants came from various technical vocational courses, including… Read More TESDA Zambales conducts post-training services, HIV-TB awareness seminar for trainees, graduates

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Zambales fishers welcome gov’t assist in ‘payao’ fishing

By E.H.  Edejer | July 7, 2025 MASINLOC, Zambales — Local fishermen see good news amid Chinese bullying on West Philippine Sea (WPS), as the Zambales provincial government announced the planned acquisition of a modern harvester boat and three ancillary vessels for payao fishing. Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. said on Monday, July 7, that the… Read More Zambales fishers welcome gov’t assist in ‘payao’ fishing

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DOLE Zambales urges jobseekers to upgrade skills

By Reia G. Pabelonia | June 12, 2025 IBA, Zambales (PIA) — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Zambales Field Office, in partnership with the Provincial Public Employment Service Office (PESO), spearheaded the Kalayaan 2025 Job Fair in celebration of the 127th Philippine Independence Day. The job fair linked hundreds of jobseekers in Zambales… Read More DOLE Zambales urges jobseekers to upgrade skills

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PhilRice encourages farmers to venture into business

By Camille C. Nagaño | May 26, 2025 SCIENCE CITY OF MUÑOZ (PIA) — The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) is encouraging farmers to start setting up business through its Rice Business Innovations System (RiceBIS) 2.0 Program. Program lead Diadem Gonzales-Esmero said the RiceBIS 2.0 aims to change the mindset of farmers from mere rice… Read More PhilRice encourages farmers to venture into business

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Cebu Pacific launches hiring program for returning OFWs

Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, has launched “Juan Flight Closer to Home,” the airline’s OFW Balikbayan Program that invites Filipino engineers abroad to return and pursue careers in Philippine aviation. The campaign is part of CEB’s broader efforts to strengthen its Engineering and Fleet Management team by welcoming home skilled Filipino professionals… Read More Cebu Pacific launches hiring program for returning OFWs

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