These funds are part of the DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP).
DOLE-III Regional Director Geraldine Panlilio turned over the checks of said amount to Vice Governor Lilia G. Pineda.
The P5.4 million will be utilized in the livelihood programs for Kapampangans.
DILP or the Kabuhayan Program of DOLE is a flagship program of the agency that aims to help marginalized groups such as self-employed workers who are unable to earn sufficient income, unpaid family workers, low-waged and seasonal workers, workers displaced or to be displaced, marginalized and landless farmers, marginalized fisher-folks, women and youth, persons with disability, senior citizens, indigenous peoples, victims of armed conflicts, rebel returnees, and parents of child laborers.
Under DILP, associations with 15 to 25 members may receive a grant of up to P250,000.
Some P500,000 will be given to associations with 26 to 50 members.
Associations with 51 members above may get up to P1 million in grants.
The Kabuhayan Program requires associations to register at DOLE to avail of the program.
DILP also helps individual projects where qualified beneficiaries may get a Starter Kit or the ‘Negosyo sa Kariton’ (Nego-Kart) with P20,000 financial aid.
Beneficiaries of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and government employees including those at the local government units are not eligible for the program.
The labor department has institutionalized DOLE Kabuhayan Awards, an annual recognition of individuals and groups who have successfully managed their DOLE-assisted livelihood projects.