DAVAO CITY — The DSWD Field Office XI through its Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) conducted series of payouts last September for the provision of livelihood settlement grants (LSG) to former rebels (FRs) in the province of Davao del Norte, Davao de Oro, and Davao Oriental.Â
Two hundred and thirty (230) beneficiaries received P20,000.00 each for their chosen individual livelihood project. A total of P4.6 million worth of funds was disbursed. Moreover, the Community-Based Services Section (CBSS) also provided an additional P3,000.00 for their food and transportation.
DSWD is one of the lead agencies in the implementation of Executive Order No. 70 which addresses the root causes of communist armed conflict such as poverty, social inequality, and lack of inclusivity, among others. Through this, DSWD shall guarantee the implementation of social welfare and development programs and services towards addressing the various risks and vulnerabilities contributing to insurgency.
