The Manila Times
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is rolling out more than ₱261.5 million in livelihood assistance nationwide this Labor Day, targeting 11,257 beneficiaries under its Kabuhayan Program in a major push to strengthen long-term income opportunities. Timed with the country’s 124th Labor Day celebration this Friday, the initiative goes beyond short-term aid, aiming to equip workers with sustainable sources of livelihood that could support families well after the holiday. Labor officials said the funding would be coursed through the DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP), one of the agency’s flagship interventions designed for informal workers, vulnerable sectors, and community-based groups. DOLE said the program reflected the government’s broader strategy of pairing immediate financial relief with long-term economic resilience, especially for those most affected by unstable or low-income work. Instead of one-time assistance, beneficiaries will receive support that would allow them to build or expand small enterprises tailored to local demand and available resources. These livelihood grants come in the form of starter kits or materials for projects such as sari-sari stores, negokarts, farming, livestock raising, fishing ventures, and other community-driven businesses.
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