DOLE gives grants to people’s organization
November 5, 2006 The Bohol Standard
A TOTAL of P 106,920 worth of checks was distributed by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) as grant to 2 People’s Organizations (PO) here in the province.
The beneficiaries of this grant were Songculan Guso Farmers’ Association (SOGUFA) receiving P 56,000 and Gihugpong Ubujanong Gagmayng Mananagat (GUGMA) receiving P 50,920.
DOLE-7 Regional Director Elias Cayanong, Bureau of Rural Workers Director Alex Maraan, DOLE-Bohol head Wilson Cenas and Provincial Administrator Tomas Abapo, Jr who represents Gov. Erico Aumentado turn-over the said checks to SOGUFA president Juanito Obispo and to GUGMA president Servando Toledo last October 30, 2006 at the Governor’s Office.
This said grant is part of the Promotion of Rural Employment through Self Employment and Entrepreneurship Development Program of DOLE where POs registered under Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and DOLE can apply as DOLE’s Accredited Co-Partner (ACP).
The said amounts of checks represent only 50% of the total grant as the remaining 50% will be released after evaluation of the projects implemented by the respective POs.(Jhaz/PGMA)
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