Tacloban Fisherfolk’s Livelihood Project Delayed by Demolition Concerns
• Tacloban fisherfolk seek barangay resolution for a P300,000 DSWD grant for fish vending, fearing relocation from the coast will cut their main income source.
• Tacloban fisherfolk seek barangay resolution for a P300,000 DSWD grant for fish vending, fearing relocation from the coast will cut their main income source.
• Eastern Visayas private workers received an additional P18 daily wage increase starting June 1, completing the P35 total hike approved last year, according to RTWPB-8.
• DOLE and Motiong, Samar LGU continue livelihood aid efforts. On May 22, they distributed over P3 million in livelihood assistance to 103 beneficiaries under the DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program’s Graduation Approach.
• The Eastern Samar provincial government and DOLE launched a job fair at the Capitol Gym on May 12 to provide better employment opportunities for residents.
• A joint task force of DOLE, MARINA, PCG, LTO, and others inspected Guiuan sea and land transport on March 26 to boost compliance.