By
Alma L. Tingcang
RAMON MAGSAYSAY, Zamboanga del Sur – The Department of
Labor and Employment (DOLE) recently turned-over 10 Negosyo sa Kariton (Nego-Kart)
projects in Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur.
DOLE Chief LEO Lourdes B. Amores
said beneficiaries of the program are ambulant vendors who trade their goods or
services without the necessary permits in sidewalks, buses, and public places.
Nego-Kart is a livelihood initiative
of the government designed to help raise the financial condition of rural
residents by providing deserving beneficiaries with livelihood grants though
the provision of a pushcart, tools, equipment and raw materials to serve as
their working capital
According to Mr. Camilo A. Encila,
project in-charge, it also aims to assist ambulant vendors in making their
livelihood undertakings profitable and sustainable.
“Each beneficiary is given a
Nego-Kart worth P13,000 and a seed capital of P2,000 with a total project cost
of P150,000. The selection of beneficiaries is made in coordination with the
local government unit.
Encila said the 10 beneficiaries of
the Nego-Kart are as follows: Deminiano L. Siaboc, Ryan P. Tulawe, Arlene A. Taguibar,
Mercy Y. Pitogo, Randy D. Borongan, Jerry J. Sumagang, Jerry B. Mecca, Roy M.
Dindin, Isabel M. Bayhonan and Socrates F. Abellana Jr.
The turnover ceremony was held at
the municipal gymnasium witnessed by Mayor Leonilo Borinaga Sr. and Vice Mayor Pacifico
B. Bulahan Jr., together with local officials and employees of Ramon Magsaysay.
(PIA9)