BAGUIO CITY – In line the theme of the 2024 national Women’s Month of “Kakayahan ng Kababaihan, Patutunayan”, The Department of Labor and Employment- Baguio Benguet Field Office (DOLE – BBFO), in close collaboration with the Baguio City Mayor’s Office – Persons With Disabilities Office (CMO – PDAO), spearheaded an orientation cum learning session on the DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP) specifically for women with disabilities.
DOLE – BBFO Livelihood Focal Person, Thimothy Isaac L. Zamora, LEO III, with Mr. Samuel G. Aquino of the CMO – PDAO, discussed on the various livelihood assistance opportunities for women. The guidelines and important documentary requirements were also highlighted during the event.
In his presentation, Mr. Zamora emphasized the Department’s goal of creating opportunities for sustainable livelihoods that align with DOLE’s shared goal of fostering economic growth and empowerment, even at the grassroots level.
He reiterated that being differently – abled does not equate to unproductiveness in the community. Furthermore, skills can be learned and acquired through experience or by active participation in workshops or trainings.
While having disabilities may pose as a barrier to some physical and economic activities, there are achievable measures and accesses to economic security.
At the latter part of the program the attendees were given ample time to raise their concerns and clarification in the applicability and availability of their intended projects.
During the question-and-answer portion, the participants also shared their hopes and aspirations – thanking the DOLE for setting the stepping stones toward economic independence.
The presenters reminded the participants that the government is committed in reaching out to everyone in the society, especially to those in need.
“KAYA NG LAHAT NG KABABAIHAN, KAHIT MAY KAPANSANAN, TAHAKIN ANG KAUNLARAN” By Daryll B. Ponard, with initial report from DOLE-BBFO
