QUEZON CITY, Philippines — The Quezon City government distributed livelihood assistance to 600 residents under the Tindahan ni Ate Joy Livelihood Support Program, aimed at helping vulnerable sectors establish small businesses and improve their sources of income.
Mayor Joy Belmonte led the distribution on Saturday, November 14, through the city’s Gender and Development Council Office.
The beneficiaries included solo parents, senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), persons deprived of liberty (PDLs), and their families from the city’s male and female jail dormitories.
The program provides livelihood packages to help beneficiaries start or sustain income-generating activities and become more financially independent.
Aside from business assistance, participants will receive financial literacy and entrepreneurship training to strengthen their money management and business skills.
The initiative forms part of the city government’s efforts to expand economic opportunities and provide livelihood support to marginalized and vulnerable residents.
