DavSur LGU distributes P3 million livelihood assistance

DAVAO CITY, Feb. 24 (PIA) – The Provincial Government of Davao del Sur has recently turned over more than P3-million worth of livelihood assistance to different associations, barangays and cooperatives in the province.

Governor Marc Cagas personally handed over to each recipient their respective financial aid during the provincial capitol employees convocation program on February 21, 2022.

Under the provincial LGU’s Relocation Site Development Program (RSDP), the Barangay Kinuskusan of Bansalan was provided with P2.1 million for the procurement of a three-hectare land area for the 200 families affected by the 2019 strong earthquake.

The Sitio Kalidatal T' Murok, Purok 4, Barangay Bunot, Purok 1 of Brgy. Manual in Kiblawan town received 10 rolls of PE pipes worth P43,930.00 and 30 rolls of assorted PE Pipes worth P130,857.89.

Another 10 rolls of PE Pipes worth P99,898.20 and one (1) unit of jetmatic pump worth P3,500.00 were given to Barangay Balasinon and Purok 3, Barangay Poblacion in Sulop town.

The barangay council of Poblacion in Padada town also received one (1) unit of jetmatic pump worth P3,500.00. The said projects are under the Water Resource Development Program.

A total of P710,000 of livelihood assistance were also given to different associations and barangays in the province.

Purok Rose Kabuhayan Association (PUROKA) and Mabuhay Pigraiser Association (MAPIGRAS) of Digos City received P200,000.00 each, which will be used as an additional capital for their micro-enterprise projects.

The Inyam Pintuan Asbang Multi-Purpose Cooperative (IPAMCO) of Matanao town received P200,000.00 which will be maximized for their agricultural inputs and goat raising project.

In the municipality of Bansalan, the New Clarin Pedicabers Association was provided a total of P110,000.00 for the purchase of motorcycle spare parts and merchandising.

The beneficiaries extended their gratitude to the provincial government for the continuous distribution of livelihood assistance in the midst of pandemic. (PIA-XI/Franchette Delfin)

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